Lock and KeyYou Don't KnowRace Jones

I dont think of myself as a poor deprived ghetto girl who made good. I think of myself as somebody who, from an early age, knew I was responsible for myself, and I had to make good.Oprah Winfrey

Meet Camille Peace of Peace Images Jewelry

(Editors Note: Ive been writing and rewriting the intro for the last five minutes to try not to sound too gushy. But really Im so happy to share this with you guys today. Why? Because Ive admired the strength of Camilles body of work for so long. She also seems like a really cool and sincere person. Hope you enjoy.)

Well, I didnt intend to, at first. I wanted to fix some jewelry I had, and doing the repairs myself made me feel empowered to start creating my own items! I stumble upon some cute items in the stores, but there is nothing like creating EXACTLY what I want!

I grew up with both of my parents in the beachy town of San Diego, CA. California is a very ethnically mixed up place to grow up, due in part to the strong military presence. But I was always aware of my Blackness, though it took me a while to learn to embrace it. I always had a love of art, but never had any intention of building my life around it, and I certainly didnt expect to start my own business.

Eventually I started researching about my African and Black American roots, and the information I have learned along that pathhas influenced everything Ive done since, including my art and my search for identity. And being raised minutes from the beach has given my style a permanent tropical influence

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