Ann Brooks

Treasure Hunt Necklace by Ann Brooks, 2023

fabric, cotton, wool, rayon embroidery thread, antique and contemporary ethnic beads, 1.5" w x2"h x 30" L

I was once asked: “In one or two words, what means the most to you in life?” The answer, and the realization, came to me in an instant: Creative Opportunity! The Creative Opportunity that is before me now is presented by decades-long collections of yarns, fabrics, ethnic beads, shells and treasured tchotchkes. Now I’m experiencing the joy of combining them into jewelry using techniques from textile arts, beading and metal smithing. This and much of my art has been influenced by my travels over 70 years.