ROBERT LEE MORRIS
GALLERY
9 true things in solid heavy sterling silver
Hi everyone. It’s time to be all you can be.
Cara Croninger resin jewelry was a huge hit in the fashion industry during the 70s,80’s and 90’s. I gave her at least four or five exhibitions at Artwear and own an amazing assortment of her archives. All on my gallery website. Geoffrey Beene discovered her and then Vogue Began to shoot her colorful and soul filled work. Her Hearts were insanely popular. Like popcorn at the movies. I miss her.
Cara Croninger resin jewelry was a huge hit in the fashion industry during the 70s,80’s and 90’s. I gave her at least four or five exhibitions at Artwear and own an amazing assortment of her archives. All on my gallery website. Geoffrey Beene discovered her and then Vogue Began to shoot her colorful and soul filled work. Her Hearts were insanely popular. Like popcorn at the movies. I miss her.
Some of my iconic earrings, in all my favorite finishes. A very early (1974) Brass Nautilus with Shells necklace. These are like basic classics of a real different kind of jewelry look that exploded in the late 80’s and early 80’s.
Some of my iconic earrings, in all my favorite finishes. A very early (1974) Brass Nautilus with Shells necklace. These are like basic classics of a real different kind of jewelry look that exploded in the late 80’s and early 80’s.
New Work. Summer Seaside Chandelier in progress. Its a HOOT. Makes me smile a whole lot. Can`t wait to see this installed. After I myself install it!! Again,
Palm Beach. c/o @amanmeeks
New Work. Summer Seaside Chandelier in progress. Its a HOOT. Makes me smile a whole lot. Can`t wait to see this installed. After I myself install it!! Again,
Palm Beach. c/o @amanmeeks
One of my favorite shots
SPREAD the name of a one of a kind necklace I made in 1978 that was shown in a Geoffrey Beene show in 1979. Now in a private collection. Brass with copper sides, bends and moves with the body.
SPREAD the name of a one of a kind necklace I made in 1978 that was shown in a Geoffrey Beene show in 1979. Now in a private collection. Brass with copper sides, bends and moves with the body.
Someone gave me a stack of GOURMET magazines from 1993/94. I found these PR treasures with my friend Judith Jamison wearing my gold slice earrings and Alpha cuff in a Hanes ad. I actually did a life cast head and neck portrait of her which hung for years in my Soho studio. Then the photo of my dinnerware CAMELOT which I did for Swid Powell in 1992-3. Its a hoot for me to thumb through the fashion and lifestyle magazines from the 80’s and 90’s its like such a long long time ago. Yet still conjures up thousands of cultural images for a totally different world. I would eagerly anticipate the new WWD or Vogue like a maniac. NYC is the hottest spot for fashion and style and with the madness and genius from Europe and Japan our lives were entangled in the worlds of retail, sales, publicity, editorial, parties and disco and clubs every night…its worth the tedium to see these ancient images. Interview magazine is a huge hoot to read. From the 70’s!!
Someone gave me a stack of GOURMET magazines from 1993/94. I found these PR treasures with my friend Judith Jamison wearing my gold slice earrings and Alpha cuff in a Hanes ad. I actually did a life cast head and neck portrait of her which hung for years in my Soho studio. Then the photo of my dinnerware CAMELOT which I did for Swid Powell in 1992-3. Its a hoot for me to thumb through the fashion and lifestyle magazines from the 80’s and 90’s its like such a long long time ago. Yet still conjures up thousands of cultural images for a totally different world. I would eagerly anticipate the new WWD or Vogue like a maniac. NYC is the hottest spot for fashion and style and with the madness and genius from Europe and Japan our lives were entangled in the worlds of retail, sales, publicity, editorial, parties and disco and clubs every night…its worth the tedium to see these ancient images. Interview magazine is a huge hoot to read. From the 70’s!!
Finally clip # 10 as I am expiring from talking so much at my Artist Talk , the KNUCKLE ring story.
Finally clip # 10 as I am expiring from talking so much at my Artist Talk , the KNUCKLE ring story.
Clip#9… The silver favorites / Artist Talk
Clip # 8/ Bold Gold …Artist Talk
Clip #7 Artist Talk the “not for sale” case, very early experiments and treasures.
Clip #6. Liquid Geometry / WABI SABI /Artist Talk
Clip #5. Artist Talk discussing the Disc form and my DNA
Clip #4 Artist Talk Calvin Klein show 1981
Clip#3 Artist Talk in Georgetown Arts Gallery.
Clip #2 / Part 2 of my Artist Talk at my pop-up show (4days only) at the local GEORGETOWN Arts Gallery #5 Main St in Georgetown Ct. Many more clips to follow.
Clip #2 / Part 2 of my Artist Talk at my pop-up show (4days only) at the local GEORGETOWN Arts Gallery #5 Main St in Georgetown Ct. Many more clips to follow.
Clip #1/ Today I have decided to post the “Artist Talk” that I did at the GEORGETOWN Arts gallery last month. This is Bob Marty, gallery owner, introducing me.
Clip #1/ Today I have decided to post the “Artist Talk” that I did at the GEORGETOWN Arts gallery last month. This is Bob Marty, gallery owner, introducing me.
In 1987 the DKNY collection was launched and I did the iconic NYC themed jewelry for Donna Karan. This is one of the gold plated pewter necklaces of walking people, fire hydrant, trash can and buildings on gold ball chain. Cheap fun and very urban.
In 1987 the DKNY collection was launched and I did the iconic NYC themed jewelry for Donna Karan. This is one of the gold plated pewter necklaces of walking people, fire hydrant, trash can and buildings on gold ball chain. Cheap fun and very urban.
I have to comment on the phenomenal stagecraft of sound lights motion all twisting and turning and churning to the music of these legendary men. I find myself rising in frequency as if in some kind of high. The sheer power of their spectacle is beyond measurable.
I have to comment on the phenomenal stagecraft of sound lights motion all twisting and turning and churning to the music of these legendary men. I find myself rising in frequency as if in some kind of high. The sheer power of their spectacle is beyond measurable.
Rolling Stones at Met Life Stadium, beyond the beyond. I admit I was a bit nervous in that crowd of 60,000 screaming fans, but it was truly a high point in the year so far.
Rolling Stones at Met Life Stadium, beyond the beyond. I admit I was a bit nervous in that crowd of 60,000 screaming fans, but it was truly a high point in the year so far.
Feeling…FIERCE
SUMMER=SILVER. The cool calm and collected look and feel of sterling silver cuffs during the hot season is what I’m talking about!
SUMMER=SILVER. The cool calm and collected look and feel of sterling silver cuffs during the hot season is what I’m talking about!
Somewhere in the distant past I seem to recall that I was selected to be one of the BOMBAY GIN ads. Anyone remember? I think it was early 90’s and I carved this gold plated brass martini “glass” out of a huge chunk of green wax. I was allowed to make only two, one for the gin company and one for myself.
Somewhere in the distant past I seem to recall that I was selected to be one of the BOMBAY GIN ads. Anyone remember? I think it was early 90’s and I carved this gold plated brass martini “glass” out of a huge chunk of green wax. I was allowed to make only two, one for the gin company and one for myself.
WELCOME TO MY MUSEUM & GALLERY OF COLLECTIBLE WOMEN’S AND MEN’S JEWELRY
Herein you will find the archives from the Robert Lee Morris personal collection that has been slowly gathered over a 52 year range, containing works of art to wear and adore. These are all original handmade pieces of stunning women and men’s jewelry that have been created to sell through ARTWEAR jewelry gallery. These pieces come from the many collections that Robert made for fashion designers such as Geoffrey Beene, Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, Karl Lagerfeld, Michael Kors and Kansai Yamamoto. Many of the archives have now been selling through fine art auctions and it is exciting to see how the original values have soared.
Editorial Reviews
From Publishers Weekly
Review of THE POWER OF JEWELRY by Robert Lee Morris on AMAZON
Robert Lee Morris is unquestioningly one of the most innovative designers of body ornament of our time. Long noted for his distinctive fusion of primal forms, hand workmanship, and cutting edge sensibility, his organic pieces are enthusiastically sought by connoisseurs of high fashion around the world. This book written by the artist himself and profusely illustrated with examples of his work, presents the varied production of his design genius over the course of his career. The many images of Morris’s work in metal and stone will fascinate anyone interested in the history if design and will be an inspiration and will be an inspiration to collectors, designers and students alike.
From Publishers Weekly
By the time he was 31, Morris had become one of the most influential jewelry designers in North America: his creations appeared all over fashion magazines like Vogue; his Manhattan jewelry store had become a favorite spot of celebrities like Bianca Jagger and Andy Warhol; and his work was marching down the runways of Calvin Klein, Karl Lagerfeld, Kansai Yamamoto and Donna Karan. In this coffee-table book cum memoir, Morris explains “how he grew from a self-taught jewelry designer to a recognizable brand name in such a relatively short time.” The designer, who is known for his “edgy blend of modern and tribal effects,” attributes his global sensibility to his college courses in anthropology and to his upbringing as an “Airforce brat.” He moved 23 times before he was 18 and lived for several years in Japan and Brazil. But its clear that the mainsprings of Morris’ success are his joyful, single-minded focus on his work and his savvy entrepreneurial spirit. Though his book contains asides on his marriage, his travels and his study of shamanism, it centers mostly on the origins of his signature creations, the development of the “designer jewelry” consumer niche in the 1970s and 80s, and the way he managed his brand “as if it were a wild horse in a rodeo.” Morris now designs up to 10 jewelry collections a year, and though the name-dropping can be a bit heavy-handed in spots, his memoir is full of friendly advice for young artists. Morris fans will appreciate this careful history, but readers unfamiliar with his designs may find themselves skipping pages to stare at the large, full-color photos of his smooth knuckle rings, gently bulging necklaces, mesh belts, herringbone collars and sensual bracelets. They are unlike anything else.
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