The Reboli Center for Art & History is pleased to name Jessica Randall as its artisan of the month for September. “Jessica’s innovative and intricate work is extraordinary and beautiful,” said Lois Reboli, founder of the Reboli Center and wife of the late renowned artist, Joseph Reboli, for whom the center is named.
A graduate of the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Jessica Randall is an artist, silversmith and jewelry designer whose studio was based in in Setauket, NY, though she has recently relocated to Norfolk, Virginia, where her new studio now resides. Randall has been designing and making original jewelry for over 20 years, and is inspired by found objects and nature, particularly the sea. Her pieces are designed to be worn everyday as wearable artwork. Randall tells us that she is now studying to be a docent in the Docent Training Program at The Chrysler Museum in Norfolk, VA. Due to graduate on August 22, 2024 from that training program, Randall will proudly begin hosting tours of the Chrysler Museum shortly after her graduation.
Jessica Randall Earrings
According to Randall, “My jewelry is actually made of “Argentium Sterling Silver,” “Sterling Silver” and/or “24K Gold Vermeil.” This is an important distinction because “24K gold” implies solid gold, which this jewelry is not. “Vermeil” is a French word; it is an industry-standard term that specifically means a layer of 24K gold plating 2.5 microns thick, over a base metal of Sterling Silver. These pieces are made in Sterling Silver and then plated in 24K gold.”
Several years ago, Jessica won “Best in Show” for “Mandala Bra,” which was featured in the “Bodacious Bras for a Cure” exhibition at The Wang Center at Stony Brook University. “I was honored to receive this award; but what I felt best about was being able to donate the proceeds from the sale of this piece to Stony Brook University Cancer Center,” said Jessica.
“I am proud to be featured as the Artisan of the Month at the Reboli Center as I am an avid fan of Joe’s work! I am especially drawn to the element of mystery that seems to permeate his paintings. There is an aspect of the surreal in many of his beautifully lit, incredibly detailed images of daily life,” - Jessica Randall.
Jessica Randall’s winning “Mandala Bra” with cut shells, Mother of Pearl, semi-precious stones, hand-sewn onto bra
Jessica Randall’s jewelry is for sale in the Reboli Center’s Design Shop. The Center is free, and open Tuesday – Saturday from 11am – 5pm and Sunday from 1pm - 5pm.