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Susan Fortenberry

I create because creating brings satisfaction. My art started simply with collections of beaded jewelry and vintage stamps combined with glass and sheet metal. It has evolved over time to include artifacts, elements of metal and leather and semi-precious gem stones. Some of my subject matter focuses on tigers (my totem animal), skulls, old electronic parts and middle-eastern protection icons. I enjoy making large statement pieces suitable for the runway. I want my arrangements to be body art for the wearer – little pieces of curated joy.
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