Cheryl Eve Acosta’s sculptural jewelry and decor are inspired by the Cycle of Life specifically marine biology. She is known for her unique copper-fused fabric and glass processes, transforming mundane materials into one-of-a-kind adornment.  Her handmade creations are both stand-alone to wearable art forms capturing elements of birth, growth, to the fossilization of corals; a distinctive theme to her storyline. 

The French/Caribbean native holds an MFA in Jewelry & Metals from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and a BFA in Jewelry & Metals from New Mexico State University. The two-time ArtsKC Inspiration Grant recipient has furthered her training in CAD/CAM design by obtaining a certificate from the Gemology Institute of America (GIA) in NYC. She also holds an Entrepreneurial Scholarship certificate from the UMKC’s Regnier Institute.

Cheryl’s fine art has been featured in international, national, and regional exhibitions including a current exhibit at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art Women to Watch/ Metals.  She was selected to represent the National Museum of Women in the Art’s Greater Kansas City Area Committee in D.C.  in the upcoming show Heavy Metal / Women to Watch 2018 and will be ArtsKC’s featured visual artist for their awards luncheon.  Previous shows include the Georgia Museum, SOFA Chicago, Wayne Art Center, Sarasota Art Center, Cheongju International Craft Biennale, and Le Arti Orafe, among others. Her work has been featured in numerous publications including 500 Earrings, Dreaming Jewelry and Art Jewelry Today 3, and published her book Hidden in Nature. 

In April 2023, Cheryl Eve Acosta installed Blossom’s of Hope, a fourteen-foot donor wall commissioned by University Health’s NICU former Truman Medical Center. She was also selected to design a brooch for former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright She has participated in numerous fashions such as New York City Fashion Week, the West 18th St. Fashion Show, TMC’s Fashion for a Cause, and Kansas City Fashion Week. She is also the founder and owner of TATTUAGE jewelry- reusable metal jewels that adhere to the skin. Cheryl creates her avant-garde designs at her KC Crossroads studio/showroom. For custom designs and installation contact adorn@cheryleve.com.

Cheryl Eve Acosta, designs sculptural jewelry inspired by the Cycle of Life that provides a timeless and innovative quality to those seeking to express their unique and venturous spirit. Her French Caribbean background has inspired her sensibility and appreciation for coastal life and contemporary fashion. Her designs are organic, sculptural and colorful in nature yet minimal and refined. A combination of materials such as silver, gold, copper, enamel, and fabric are used to sculpt her fine art pieces. Each creation is a treat for those seeking to acquire a handmade touch to their collection or gift to a loved one. Contact Cheryl Eve for a private tour of her KC Crossroads gallery and studio at adorn@cheryleve.com