Eva-Maria Wohn Wins AMSA's Women's Suffrage Medal Competition

A relatively new medalist, Eva-Maria Wohn, of Chicago has created the best art medal on the theme of the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote. Sponsored by the American Medallic Sculpture Association (AMSA), the winner also will receive a $300 prize. Wohn's medal was chosen by a committee chaired by Mel Wacks, member of AMSA's Board of Directors, consisting of seven distinguished jurors: Philip Attwood, President of Fédération Internationale de la Médaille d'Art; Ellen Feingold, Curator of the National Numismatic Collection at the Smithsonian Institution; Cory Gillilland, formerly Deputy Director of the National Numismatic Collection; Caleb Noel, editor of The Numismatist; Steve Roach, editor-at-large of Coin World; Dr. Alan Stahl, Curator of Numismatics, Princeton University; and Dr. Benjamin Weiss, member of the Board of Directors of Medal Collectors of America.

Eva-Maria Wohn wrote to the committee, saying:

Eva-Maria Wohn was introduced to the art of medals a few years ago by one of the modern masters of the medium, Eugene Daub. Since that time, she has created numerous medals in order to refine and explore various styles and to learn the technical aspects of sculpting medals. Wohn says that She believes that sculpting medals has given her tools that have made her bas relief, and sculpture in the round, Wohn goes on:

Eva-Maria also loves the idea of a story compressed into such a small space. Her favorite medals are those that despite the limitation of space, invite the viewer to explore the message, saying: She tries hard to create a narrative that Eva-Maria Wohn will be the first to admit that her medallic sculptures have not always met that goal, but says that her love of this lovely art form

Wohn's original submission was actually made with the cold-cast process. Since winning, she has decided to produce a limited edition of no more than 19 cast bronze 4-inch medals. For price and availability, contact Eva-Maria Wohn at ewohn@hotmail.com or (202) 341-3301.

All of the entries will be illustrated in AMSA's full-color magazine Members Exchange. The American Medallic Sculpture Association invites American and world medalists to join, as well as art medal collectors. Members Exchange publishes news of workshops and exhibits, and illustrates noteworthy art medals produced by members and others both in the United States and overseas. Dues of $45, U.S. and Canada, or $55 elsewhere can be sent to AMSA, P.O. Box 1201, Edmonds, WA 98020. The AMSA website is www.amsamedals.org.