Joy Brisighella
Turquoise, Hill Tribe Silver, Ostrich Shell Heishi, Red-Dyed Coral |
Lapis with Vintage Bohemian and Venetian Beads, early 1900s. |
Venetian and Bohemian Antique Beads, Stone, Silver |
I call my product “wearable artifacts” because I create unique art jewelry from antique and world beads, stone and other elements – providing the wearer with unique statement pieces to reflect their individuality. Combining beauty, history, diversity in culture and art, it is my goal that my creations will enrich and adorn the wearer on their journey through life.
My process is an artistic form of upcycling; reimagining and combining classic elements of the past and present into one-of-a-kind statement pieces designed to transition into the future. Many of my creations incorporate beads from the 1800s and elements from a diverse range of cultures throughout history and the world.
About me: I have lived in Cache Valley since 1997 and am retired from Utah State University conference and event management. I am USU alumni with focus on Journalism/Communication, PR and Business Marketing. I am from the Denver, Colorado area where I owned a graphic arts/typesetting studio for 10 years and later worked in advertising/marketing specializing in copywriting/editing and integrated marketing campaigns. I am a bead collector and bead historian, a member of the International Society of Bead Researchers and a regular collaborator in local and international historic and contemporary bead collector groups, unapologetically committed to this addiction to beautiful beads - past, present, and future.
My process is an artistic form of upcycling; reimagining and combining classic elements of the past and present into one-of-a-kind statement pieces designed to transition into the future. Many of my creations incorporate beads from the 1800s and elements from a diverse range of cultures throughout history and the world.
About me: I have lived in Cache Valley since 1997 and am retired from Utah State University conference and event management. I am USU alumni with focus on Journalism/Communication, PR and Business Marketing. I am from the Denver, Colorado area where I owned a graphic arts/typesetting studio for 10 years and later worked in advertising/marketing specializing in copywriting/editing and integrated marketing campaigns. I am a bead collector and bead historian, a member of the International Society of Bead Researchers and a regular collaborator in local and international historic and contemporary bead collector groups, unapologetically committed to this addiction to beautiful beads - past, present, and future.