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Artist Statement Re-purposing neckties and jeans to give them a new life is what I aim to do in my art. I enjoy creating purses wristlets and belt buckles from 90 percent recycled materials. I use jeans to line the necktie purses which gives lots of… Read more

Artist Statement Seeing beauty in everyday objects. Being interested in travel fashion design engineering and architecture gives inspiration in my artistic expression. Being fascinated by the volume of structure and in the shape of objects. Using modern materials such as aluminum brass acrylic leather and rubber… Read more

Artist Statement Total beautification of the world is my goal Creativity, color, nature and love are my tools! Festivals Promenade of Art, Gold Coast Art Fair at Grant Park, Port Clinton Art Festival, Downtown Downers Grove Art Festival Media 2D: Mixed Media Booth Numbers Promenade of Art: 218 Gold Coast Art Fair at Grant Park:… Read more

Artist Statement I have been giving form to beautiful metals for 42 years. Copper an abundant metal of my home country of Chile is radiant warm and unmistakable. It possesses a special malleability and unique aging characteristics that I find fascinating. I take this noble material… Read more

Artist StatementI am a beadweaver using modern materials and traditional methods to create bracelets and necklaces. I use metals glass gemstones and pearls and all work is hand done off-loom with a needle and fishing line.I have been beadweaving for 5 1/2 years after 32… Read more

Artist StatementMy photography captures moments in nature that display its beauty through images that are captured in camera and do not rely on post-production for manipulation. Photographs are printed with pigment inks on the archival cotton rag papers and are then matted signed and framed… Read more

Artist StatementVulcan Glass Art Studio is a small glass studio located in Aurora Illinois. I began in 2008 after apprenticing in the Chicagoland area and I specialize in borosilicate lampworking. I draw inspiration from nature and am challenged working with a soft and fluid material… Read more

Artist Statement I strive to tell a story about humanity with every piece I create and feel any artistic endeavor should be environmentally friendly and sustainable. I accomplish all of this by using a variety of reclaimed salvaged antique and found materials from all corners of… Read more

Artist Statement I am a research microscopist/instructor specializing in polarized light microscopy and photomicrography. In plain English this means I look at stuff under the microscope show people how to look at stuff under the microscope and take pictures of stuff under the microscope. Each piece… Read more

Artist Statement I create art to bring a smile to the heart. Creating art from my imagination and childhood memories is always an inspiration. My true intention is to create art for the child in us all. My themes usually go from quirky realistic to more… Read more