Jewelry artist Cathie Ann Amelotte blends vintage beads with new components to create timeless treasures. “If ever there was a time when art can bring joy to one’s spirit, it is now. Beauty in the Earth’s gifts and hand-crafted items are reminders of the love and creativity that just has to flow outward.”
Hawai’i Island and its beautiful people are her inspiration. “I get as much pleasure making Ti Leaf lei as I do creating a piece with precious stones.
“The Blue Sea Artisans is a sort of sanctuary for me. I’m not going to work, I’m going to joy! To be surrounded by all the talent the gallery holds is a privilege. So much of the work depicts places that I have celebrated with four generations of ‘ohana on this Island.”