Honeysuckle Handmade Studio
Artist Statement:
The desert winds dance through the long stems of the creosote, kissing the sandstone walls, swooping over the rivers as they carve the canyons, swirling over the globemallow and sage to meet the yucca as it blooms. The prickly pear has reached out to touch the prairie fire paintbrush as the woman dissolves into the land.
My work is derived from the land, each bead a metaphor for the grains of desert sand, the colors reflecting those we see outside, each metal piece formed to carry the organic and geometric shapes we find in nature. My desire to create is intrinsic, it is a necessity. It belongs in the space between human and nature, it speaks to the connection, the relationship, and the love that lives there.
Honeysuckle Handmade Studio is a vehicle for me to practice ART AS ACTIVISM. Those who support this business and support me in turn support non-profits that focus on social and environmental justice. These are two aspects of life that I feel a lot of passion for and believe in wholeheartedly. My jewelry, books, artwork, and accessories are all made with a strong concept and a lot of love and care.
April 10, 2024 Market
5:00 - 9:00 PM
