Sumi Silicone Earrings Reticulated sterling silver Laser cut silicone rubber

Vortex Resin Pendant Cast epoxy resin Heat patinated copper Black spinels Sterling silver Rubber

Ultrasuede Cuff Ultrasuede Sterling silver Elastic

Modern jewelry from uncommon materials

Email: alice@akresse.com
Web: www.akresse.com

Products

My aesthetic is modern, my chosen materials are mostly non-precious and often non-traditional. I work with sterling silver, stainless steel, epoxy resin, ultrasuede, polypropylene, and silicone rubber, among others. I look to find beauty in the mundane. Most of my pieces are one of a kind, or part of a limited edition.

Artist Statement

I worked for many years as an art director, graphic designer and illustrator and came to jewelry by chance. A visit to a museum exhibition of a well known jewelry artist intrigued me so much that I enrolled in the jewelry program at a local college. I found in jewelry a way to integrate my love of design and art history with my background in such disciplines as typography, textiles, painting, drawing and printmaking.

Retail Sources

It varies! Contact artist for an up to date list.

Craft Shows

American Craft Council (Baltimore) Show, Visual Arts Center of Richmond Craft + Design Show, Plieades, James Renwick Alliance Day, Torpedo Factory

Resume/Awards

BFA Ohio University, Athens, OH; Corcoran College of Art and Design
Awards: WGG Metalwork 2012, 2014, Judges’ Choice award both years;
Creative Craft Council 29th Biennial, 2nd prize mixed media, 30th Biennial, 1st and 2nd prize, mixed media.