Alliance

Donna Harper and Leonia Maresch will exhibit their art jewelry creations in gold, silver and other metals with semi-precious and precious stones.

Donna Harper is a self-taught local artist who especially enjoys working with silver. She is a lifetime member of the International Argentium Silver Guild and is currently Vice President of the Florida Society of Goldsmiths Northwest Chapter. Most of her work is hand-wrought using silver and semi-precious stones but she also enjoys working with other metals and crafting unique designs with found or purchased materials. Previously designing exclusively for private clients, this is the first time her creations are available to the public.
Donna lives in Tallahassee with her husband, John Paul Bailey and his 93-year-old mother, Winifred.

Leonia Maresch was born and reared in Rome, Italy, surrounded by art and music. As a child her favorite pastime was going to galleries and museums or spending an afternoon at the theater attending concerts and ballet. Currently her childhood love for music has resulted in her studying violin. Presently she is working with silver, gold and bronze. Each piece is one of a kind and something one would be proud to wear.
Leonia has long been active in the local art community and serves as President of Florida Society of Goldsmiths Northwest Chapter.