Wednesday, October 21
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Registration Required Below
For more than five decades, Robert Lee Morris has challenged the way we think about jewelry. Renowned for his bold, sculptural designs, Morris transformed jewelry from an accessory into a form of wearable art — and in the process became one of the most influential jewelry designers of his generation.
Join us for a special evening with Morris as he discusses his book, Robert Lee Morris: The Power of Jewelry and shares stories from his extraordinary career — from his early days as an artist and designer to his collaborations with some of the most celebrated names in fashion and the evolution of his distinctive approach to jewelry.
Morris’s work has been worn by iconic figures, featured in major fashion publications, and exhibited in museums around the world. His designs are instantly recognizable for their organic forms, unexpected materials, and powerful sense of scale. But behind the objects is an equally fascinating story of creativity, independence, and a lifelong commitment to seeing jewelry as art.
This is a rare opportunity to hear directly from the designer about his inspirations!
About Our Speaker
ROBERT LEE MORRIS is a jewelry designer and artist known for his innovative and influential contributions to the field of contemporary jewelry. Robert developed a passion for art and design at a young age and was featured on the cover of Vogue magazine in 1976. As the owner of Artwear galleries in New York City, his work attracted a celebrity clientele interested in owning his “modern urban warrior” pieces that tapped into primitivism. Robert has designed groundbreaking jewelry for Donna Karan, Calvin Klein, and Kansai Yamamoto and the Studio 54 crowd.
Recently, Robert has expanded his creative medium to include chandeliers and sculptures in his signature “timeless futurism” aesthetic.