Laura Sutton—Metal Jewelry Designer

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            Laura Sutton is a local jewelry designer working with metal to create beautiful and creative piece that dazzle the eye.  She’s been turning heads with her gorgeous pieces since 1995.  Sutton’s jewelry is inspired by nature and her own enthusiasm for designing and creating.  Her artwork explores the relationship of jewelry to the body.  Sutton said she, “works primarily with organic forms that compliment the female anatomy by placement, balance and position.”

            Laura Sutton received her Bachelor of Fine Arts n Art Education: Metals and her Master’s in Metal Design from East Carolina University.  While finishing her Master’s degree, she was a teaching assistant instructor of Record Metal Design Survey and Advanced Jewelry Design.  With a desire to continue teaching, Sutton was an adjunct professor in Metal Design and Color and Design for one year at ECU. 

            Currently, Sutton is teaching Art at North Pitt High School and she also teaches Jewelry Design at Pitt Community College.  While teaching and designing at the same time can be challenging, Sutton uses her own motivation for design to inspire and challenge her students.  “As an artist working extensively in various metal techniques and enameling explorations, I have developed a desire and passion for my media and a desire to teach these passions,” Sutton said. 

            Sutton has been exhibiting her work since 1999 and has attended many conferences and workshops that helped her gain insight and perfect her craft.  This summer, she taught a class in Enamel Concentration at Peter’s Valley Craft Center in Layton, New Jersey.  Her latest work was on display at the “Rock the Bus” exhibition of Pitt County Schools Art Teacher’s work.  This was held from June 2 until July 8 at Emerge Art Gallery.  Emerge has been showcasing Sutton’s designs for the past few years and is a perfect location to take in many other local artists’ work.

            When asked about her stunning designs, Sutton said, “The objects I create provoke and seduce the viewer, with emphasis on the duality created by the sensual qualities of the piece itself and the seduction created by the wearer.”  If you like any of the pieces pictured here or are interested in seeing more of Sutton’s jewelry, stop by Emerge Art Gallery at 404 S. Evans St.  If you are interested in custom work for special occasions, you can contact Laura Sutton directly at (252) 756-7128 or lssjewelrydesigns@cox.net.