Robert Lee Morris

(B:1947) "I have devoted my entire career to the promotion and sales of art jewelry. I am an avid creator of bold exciting fashion jewelry that has changed the way people have looked at how it is merchandized and new ways of wearing it. I created my gallery ARTWEAR in 1977 and for 20 years created a powerful influence on the fashion industry. Having led a full career in New York City, collaborating with the leading fashion designers such as Donna Karan, Calvin Klein, Michael Kors, Karl Lagerfeld, Ann Klein, and Geoffrey Beene, and the Andy Warhol Foundation. I have been awarded the 1981 Coty award and three CFDA awards including Lifetime Achievement. My work is now being collected like fine art. My design aesthetic has flowed from the wearable work to leather goods, tabletop accessories, sculptures and you name it." - Robert Lee Morris