Evelyn Brooks

Artist's Statement
In 2004, Evelyn discovered her new passion: jewelry making/design. She has studied different courses at the Torpedo Factory, The Gemological Institute of America and Empowered Women International in order to diversify her knowledge in the jewelry industry. Her father has been a jeweler since age fourteen, and her mother ran a successful fashion and accessories boutique. Although Evelyn is no longer living in Lima, her parents helped her with the materials and resources needed to assemble her jewelry in the United States.

"My inspiration is my Peruvian culture. There is an enigmatic sense to everything in Peruvian art, and as I grasp that magic, I connect and blend my contemporary designs and lifestyle with our ancient culture. I design pieces using different cultural elements that are reflected in colors, textures, mysterious quality powers such as Peruvian seeds known as huayruros that are said to have magical powers (symbolize good luck, protection against negative energy, happiness and fertility). As an artist, I tell the world about our fascinating culture through my jewelry designs. My artistic pieces can be worn anytime during the day or evening making them very versatile. I create a pendant that can also be used as a brooch, or a necklace that has a detachable pendant, or a necklace of adjustable length, giving my customers flexibility to suit the changing moods and contexts of modern life."