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Artist Statement “I’ve never met a precious metal I didn’t like!" Several years ago, I was juggling one too many projects, and proclaimed to my husband, “I can’t keep up with all this - I have to let something go, what should I do?” My darling husband said, “Babe, life is too short, do what makes you happy”. So here I am! Making art jewelry is very exciting for me. When designing a piece, I desire to invoke cherished memories…memories of mysteries, people and places. When someone says, “I love it - I wear your jewelry all the time”, I get a rush of adrenaline that justifies the work I put into each creation. I love the research and design involved in creating jewelry. Incorporating charming textures, engaging patterns and attractive shapes inspires me to create the elegant and fun, yet functional, jewelry that can be worn by anyone, anytime, anywhere. Wearing beautiful jewelry is empowering! Juanita Bitonti Artisan/Owner Artist Bio Juanita Bitonti is the owner/artist of Lookie-Lookie.com. She is an Art Clay Silver Certified Instructor and PMC Certified Artisan working in various media; including Fine Silver and 24/22k Gold & Keum Boo, Sterling Silver, hand-forged wire, polymer clay, resins, fused glass and gemstones. Married with 3 children and 3 grandchildren, Juanita studied Fine Art and Graphic Design in the Detroit Metropolitan area. Juanita loves to share her jewelry-making knowledge and techniques by teaching metal clay and wirework; placing emphasis on specialty techniques in the near future. She has studied jewelry & metal fabrication under renowned instructors, and inspired by various other prolific artists. She is knowledgeable in a wide range of materials and techniques, such as Metal Clay, Keum Boo, Altered Metals & Found Objects, Metalsmithing, Chainmaking, Polymer Clay and Fused Glass. Juanita is a gallery artist who creates one-of-a-kind designs and limited-production jewelry. She is a member of Michigan Silversmiths Guild, Art Clay Society, PMC Guild, National Polymer Clay Guild, Great Lakes Beadworkers Guild and Metropolitan Detroit Polymer Art Guild. |
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