Odalisque Bead Necklace by Kathleen Dustin of polymer clay, paint, 1997. Carolyn L.E. Benesh Collection.
Kathleen Dustin
CONTEMPORARY ALTERNATIVE
Contoocook, NH
Kathleen Dustin has been exploring the qualities of polymer clay for over forty years. Driven by her vast imagination and impeccable technique, as well as her experiences living in countries all over the world, her jewelry and accessories has long pushed the boundaries of the medium in new and exciting directions. She has lived in Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, and recently traveled to Nepal, where she has been collaborating with the nonprofit organization Samunnat, which helps Nepalese women escape domestic abuse and create a living for themselves.
Layered Fragments Purse by Kathleen Dustin of polymer clay, nylon.