Clarissa Knighten
Clarissa Knighten is a designer in Kansas City, MO specializing in wearable art. Her designs and jewelry include both commercial and bold expressive pieces for fashion show runway and gallery exhibitions. She calls her work "sculptural art" finding her direction in natural elements such as shells, bone, and driftwood in combination with stones and manmade elements like buttons, bike chain, and leather. The foundational inspiration for her work is a combination of nature and American roots. The repurposing of objects and the use of bold textures with crocheted wires and natural items create a stunning effect.