About
Artist Statement
Abstract Artist & Jewelry Designer
"Where there is a searching—a yearning—to discover the interplay between the primordial soul and the intellect, a union is formed from the collision of the heart and mind, fueled by curiosity, to synthesize pure joy and abandon oneself in the raw state of creation.”
Gathering inspiration from everyday objects, life experiences concerning health and wellness, and the spectrum of human emotions, I use a variety of mediums to produce an eclectic collection of art. Among my creations are one-of-a-kind fine silver jewelry and canvas jewelry pieces incorporating gemstones and crystals to support energetic wellness, as well as using natural organic elements, geometric shapes, and symbols. I also create juicy, colorful resin-coated paintings featuring vegetables, fruits, and large vibrant abstractions.
Artist Bio
Anita Cohen is an American contemporary jewelry designer, painter, and creative teacher. Having grown up in the boroughs outside New York City, she studied teaching at Queens College and art at Adelphi University, where she received her Bachelor's Degree. Later, she relocated—first to the mountains of western Virginia, and then to Central Florida where she earned her certification to teach art K-12. She has been teaching and inspiring children to create and find their own art path for over 20 years, all the while continuing to explore new techniques and perfect her craft. Her insatiable desire to create has propelled her to dabble in copper repousse, printmaking, acrylic, watercolor and she is Level II certified in Precious Metal Clay (PMC).
Featured works
- Featured artist of the month in Maitland Library January 2023
- FAVO Featured Artist October 2022
- Featured artist in Orlando Magazine
- Featured artist for “POD”—Board of Director’s Purchase Award—at the Crealde Juried Student Exhibition
- Featured artist, Florida International Magazine for painting “Run #7”
- Artist of the month for North Orange Library in Orlando, Florida
- Former member of Womens’ Caucus for Art
- Member of Seminole Cultural Arts Council