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Artist
Statement
“I’ve
never met a precious metal I didn’t like!"
Jewelry should be both beautiful and highly inspirational. Objects that speak to me are old and hold a feeling
of warmth, as they have been well worn and loved; that appeals to my imagination. 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 BioJuanita
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.
Juanita
studied 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 studio 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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