Aggie Beynon facts for kids

Aggie Beynon RCA is a talented Canadian artist. She is known for making unique jewellery and art from metal. She lives and works in Waterloo, Ontario.

A metalsmith is someone who creates things from metal, often using special tools and techniques. Aggie Beynon has a very special way of working with metal. She takes tiny bits of metal, called metal powder, and presses them together very, very tightly. This creates beautiful and strong pieces of art, like jewellery.

Her Journey and Work

Aggie Beynon studied at the University of Waterloo and finished in 1975. After her studies, she developed her own special method for working with metal powder. This method is so unique that she even has a patent for it! A patent means she officially owns the idea for her special process.

She is also a co-owner of the Harbinger Gallery in Waterloo, Ontario. This is a place where artists can show and sell their amazing work. In 2007, Aggie Beynon was recognized for her incredible talent and was welcomed into the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts. This is a very important group of artists in Canada.

Exhibitions

Aggie Beynon's artwork has been shown in different places. Here are some of her past exhibitions:

• "Aggie Beynon, Wabi: Imperfect Beauty" at the Robert Langen Gallery in Waterloo, Ontario, from March 30 to April 30, 2005.
• "Canadian National Exhibition" in Toronto, Canada, from August 13 to September 1, 1986.