aMEUSEments        Wearable Art

Artist Statement

“I just gotta bead….”

One cannot grow up in Corning, N.Y. and not have at least a small fascination with the many possibilities of glass as an artistic medium.  Combine that fascination with a mother and grandmother who embroidered, tatted, quilted, smocked, and needlepointed.  Needless to say, I was strongly encouraged to sew!  My beadwork evolved from that humble beginning as embellishment, embroidery, and jewelry.

I am essentially self-taught.  This has been a 30-year evolution of what I consider a unique style.  Textural beadwork in jewelry has dovetailed into three-dimensional sculpture, both large and small.  My miniature work for dollhouses, baskets, vessels, and wearables have taken the simple glass bead on a journey through mixed media, loom work, and a variety of free hand stitching techniques.

I have proudly received my Roycroft Renaissance Master Mark in 2009 for my artistry in beads, as well as multiple Blue Ribbons for my jewelry and bead weaving at the 2009 New York State Fair .

Every day I look forward to some time in my studio………bead therapy!

D. Leah Corey

What is aMEUSEments

aMEUSEments is a venue for a working artist.  It is not a retail outlet.

 If you would like to meet me and see my work, please try to attend one of the many Art Shows listed on the Contact Page.  I do sell my work at those Art Shows.