Charlene Tashima

and Joel Park

Jewelry

Charlene says “ to make someone smile or chuckle is an important element of my art.” Kapakahi, the name Char gives to her creations, means ‘uneven’ in Hawaiian. Her exquisite and humorous beads are born when she melts glass rods over a torch onto a mandrel. The strange forms that appear become one-of-a-kind critters that come alive and capture people’s imaginations. “The challenge,” Char says, “is in using these glass beads to create jewelry for the person who loves whimsy!” She is a member of the International Society of Glass Beadmakers.


All of both Charlene and Joel’s works are one-of-a-kind pieces that can never be duplicated.  The lampwork glass beads used by both are all handmade by the artists.

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Joel, born and raised in Hawaii, began creating art not too long ago. First it was clay in 1994 and then in 1997 lampwork glass beads. He has found much enjoyment in both media. Always looking for fresh ideas, Joel constantly tries new techniques, often experimenting with combining precious metals such as gold and silver in his work, especially in his glass to create a unique look. He is a member of the International Society of Glass Beadmakers.