About the Artist
Jerome, Arizona is an old copper mining town with a rich history. Now a haven for artists, it holds spectacular views and an inspiring environment.
I am a jeweler and art to wear designer who drove up the mountain on a fall day about 13 years ago. I knew I was home.
For most of my life, I have been in the fashion industry. I was a seamstress for many well known rock and roll bands in the 60's and 70's. Names included members of Derek and the Dominoes (Eric Clapton), Wings, and Frank Zappa.
While doing much traveling, I became an expert knitter, working with everything from kitestring to ripped up T-shirts to recording tape. My sweaters and coats received alot of attention and I won the Designer of the Year award from Family Circle magazine in the mid-70's.
Many of my garments had outlandish embellishments created from bottlecaps and broken necklaces. These seemed to naturally evolve into jewelry.
I took a one semester silversmithing course from a woman who had learned in Sri Lanka. She taught me the old world ways cutting and soldering. I devoured books on every technique I could. I worked in anodized aluminum and thermoplastics, creating color by any method I could find. I studied enamelling and patinas, learning how heat works with the metals.
I treat each design in jewelry the same as I do with my garments. The finished products are as much fun to wear as they are to create. The colors are vibrant and rich.
I make happy things.
...things that make you smile.
Beauty with a sense of humor.
The greatest adventures are in unexpected places..
Visit Christy Fisher's web site: www.christyfisher.com
