GLENN CLOSE receives Sherry Lansing leadership award sculpture commissioned by Mikimoto.

A radiant Glenn Close received the Sherry Lansing Leadership award at the The Hollywood Reporter’s Annual Women in Entertainment Breakfast on last December 5, 2008. The award was commissioned by Mikimoto, the Originator of Cultured Pearls since 1893, and is named “The Gateway.”

The “Gateways” brushed natural bronze twin planes both diffuse and reflect light from the luminous 14 mm Mikimoto Golden South Sea cultured pearl pendant which sways between the angled surfaces. The alignment of the pendant’s drop – both on and off the sculpture’s base, suggests the recipient’s talent to push the boundaries as a performer and humanitarian. While linear and architectural, the artist incorporated familiar symbols which emerge when the piece is viewed from various angles – the letter “M” (for Mikimoto) and the number “1” (for the pinnacle – Glenn Close). The sculpture allows the breathtaking pendant, valued at $9,900 to be removed and worn, while the integrity of the art remains. Designer Adrienne Lee is a native Californian, whose work focuses on metal and clay. Her sculptures can be found in galleries and private collections throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and South Africa.

“Mikimoto’s commission of “The Gateway” was inspired both by Ms. Close’s profound strength as an artist and personal style. The choice of a Golden South Sea pearl and natural warm bronze seemed to reflect her essence perfectly,” explains Dawn Moore, General Manager of Mikimoto Beverly Hills. “It was an exciting challenge to design a piece for a woman known for her powerful presence both on and off the screen.”

“The Mikimoto designed sculpture is as unique as the recipient of the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award,” said The Hollywood Reporter publisher Eric Mika. “The Hollywood Reporter is very proud that such fine craftsmanship and concern has gone into creating such recognition. It is truly reflective of the accomplishments of those we choose to honor at Women in Entertainment.”

The sculpture was presented last December 5 at the Beverly Hills Hotel. The Sherry Lansing Leadership Award honors a woman who has been a pioneer in the entertainment industry. Past recipients include Barbara Walters, Meryl Streep and Jodie Foster.

About Mikimoto:
Mikimoto (America) Co., Ltd. is the American subsidiary of K. Mikimoto & Co., Ltd., the world-renowned Japanese company. In 1893, company founder Kokichi Mikimoto was the first person to develop a technique for the cultivation of pearls. For 115 years, Mikimoto has forged a proud legacy of unique design and is internationally respected and revered for its dedication to beauty and quality. Offering the world’s finest selection of Akoya and South Sea cultured pearl jewelry, the Mikimoto name is synonymous with unparalleled expertise and service at every stage. Mikimoto continues to revolutionize the classic image of pearls by designing modern jewelry to satisfy today’s fashionable customer. Mikimoto’s American retail stores are located in New York, Beverly Hills, South Coast Plaza and Las Vegas, and the brand is also sold at select fine jewelers nationwide.

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BESEENINHOLLYWOOD would like to thank the ff:

Corporate:
Maureen Gribbin
Mikimoto (America)
212.457.4681 phone

New York Agency:
Dara Busch
Rubenstein Public Relations
212.843.8079 phone