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My art--one of
a kind jewelry design--finds new life for old artifacts. A long-time
collector of costume jewelry and vintage clothing, I routinely uncover
accessories that are too good to remain tucked away in a handkerchief
box or forgotten in an old trunk. Treasures such as intricate steel
cut shoe clips and deeply carved Bakelite dress buckles sustain the
charm of bygone eras, even though the leather and material they once
embellished may have long disappeared. The craftsmanship and elegance
of these survivors deserve a second chance! The three R's-- recycle,
revival, and reinvention-- drive my art as I resuscitate nearly dead
objects into the present decade. Estranged beads, early plastic baubles,
and discarded trinkets reappear in new lives where they may dangle
from the ears, suspend from the neck, or cling to the lapel. Occasionally,
vintage pieces casually mingle with contemporary ones. I list the
composition of each design and christen brooches and necklaces with
light-hearted names. The Con Artist
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