I’m a mixed-media artist based in Charlottesville, Virginia and the maker behind Art by Dori. I create colorful collage art using hand-painted papers, vintage books, sewing patterns, magazines, maps, and other printed ephemera, layering them into richly textured compositions full of color and unexpected details.
Many of my original collages become one-of-a-kind earrings, allowing people to wear a small piece of the larger artwork. Every pair is handcrafted, lightweight, and completely unique.
I love giving old papers a new story to tell. Whether it’s a collage for the wall or a pair of earrings, my hope is that each piece brings a little more color, curiosity, and joy into someone’s everyday life.
