Artist's Statement

Moments slip by
we fail to notice
Time marches on
we stay in step
Soon life has passed us by
and it’s too late to dance

Jewelry, for me, is really about intimacy. Windows, layering, and texture are metaphor for the mystery and richness of personalities. Jewelry becomes a part of people’s lives, a part of their stories. I enjoy participating in the marking of significant events in their lives and hearing the stories they tell me about their jewelry. Throughout history humans have adorned themselves in a variety of ways. I feel a part of that history, if in a very small way. I draw inspiration from natural textures, fiber, stone, and mixed media painting and sculpture. Surface, color, and texture are as important to my work as are the forms themselves. I’m constantly grateful to be able to make my living doing something that I love so much. I hope that the joy of making will always be evident in my work.

Deb Karash
Rockford, IL
815-229-9048