Kathleen Grebe

(B.F.A., graphic design, 2002)

North Carolina-based artist Kathleen Grebe is an advertising art director of 15 years whose casual jewelry hobby evolved into a second occupation with the launch of her jewelry brand BOLD STANDARD. Grebe built her own laser cutting lab and taught herself how to cut and etch plastic, wood and fabric — transforming flat sheets of material into striking, sculptural jewelry. Her graphic design background guides the patterns, geometric shapes, clean lines and typographic treatments that make up her unique, modern style. Grebe also continues to freelance as an art director and graphic designer, designing everything from logos to ad campaigns.