Mindy Herrin-Lewis is a figurative artist, metalsmith, and faculty member at East Tennessee State University. She received her BFA from Texas Tech University and her MFA from Indiana University. Mindy teaches all levels of metalsmithing courses as well as Figure Sculpture and Figure Drawing. She has a national exhibition record and was chosen Art Jewelry Forum’s Emerging Artist 2002. Herrin’s work combines precious metals with porcelain and explores themes such as growth, disease, preservation, and fertility. Mindy Herrin-Lewis lives and works in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Recent accomplishments include Best in Show – The Schwa Show, 1st Place Jewelry - Alchemy7, Arrowmont 2024 Instructors, Emergence: A Survey of Southeastern Studio Programs, Creative Cloisonné workshop - Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts, Micro-sculpting workshop – Pocosin School of Fine Craft, Tennessee Craft: A Statewide Member Exhibition 2023, 31st Annual Emerald Coast National, Alchemy6 - Second Place Jewelry, Cell Full/Filled: Cloisonné at Voice, Materials Hard + Soft 2022.