Kiku Handmade
Laurie Freivogel fuses glass to create belt buckles and other jewelry that can’t help but start a conversation, whether it’s an image of a vintage camera, a Chicago flag or a robot. She creates and silkscreens the artwork, then fuses the art into glass, by hand, creating a singular piece that bears her unique visual signature. You can see the buckles and order them off her Web site, or catch her at craft fairs like Renegade.
Best of Chicago 2009
