2025 Art Fair Artists
Charlotte Allen
Artist’s Statement
I began making simple jewelry pieces in 1990, and by 2000, I'd fallen in love with pearls. In 2005, as my skills and creative desires grew, I began exploring metalsmithing - taking workshops with world-renowned artists, and obtained a Masters in Art with a focus on metals from Eastern Michigan University.
Lorraine Kolasa
Artist’s Statement
It’s the transformation of fiber into metal, and the recontextualization that comes with it, that fascinates me. My jewelry, specifically, emphasizes the preciousness of these often-overlooked crafts (be they crochet, cross-stitch, or something else) and the important role they’ve played in countless lives.
