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The meditative garden of organic and ornamental forms expands into three-dimensional space in Kim Cridler’s vessels. In large-scale, immaculately fabricated works, Cridler intertwines the human pursuits of containment and ornament with the often unpredictable patterns of organic generation. Constructed of woven steel rods, Cridler’s vessels are embellished with unexpected organic treasures: the enchanting forms of birds, leaves, and flowers glimmer around the edges. These treasures are fabricated with a jeweler’s precision, from brass and beeswax, silver and horsehair, and gleaming faceted …