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Beads & Beyond: Adorned Objects by Jan Huling

Jan Huling’s vibrant sculptures are equal parts meticulous craft and joyful imagination. A self-described “beadist,” the American artist transforms ordinary found objects, including Kewpie dolls, insects, birds and even plastic toys, into dazzling totems of color and texture. Using an air pen to apply thousands of seed beads alongside other elements like coins, buttons and bits of costume jewelry, Jan builds swirling, hypnotic surface patterns that both obscure and elevate her chosen forms.

Beads & Beyond: Adorned Objects by Jan Huling

Jan Huling’s vibrant sculptures are equal parts meticulous craft and joyful imagination. A self-described “beadist,” the American artist transforms ordinary found objects, including Kewpie dolls, insects, birds and even plastic toys, into dazzling totems of color and texture. Using an air pen to apply thousands of seed beads alongside other elements like coins, buttons and bits of costume jewelry, Jan builds swirling, hypnotic surface patterns that both obscure and elevate her chosen forms.