Alley Maranto is a born and bred Chicago girl. She received both her B.F.A. and Teaching Certificate from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. After working primarily with found objects making one-of-a-kind pieces, she began incorporating pearls and precious metals into her work. Her current explorations with resin amulets originated by a gift of a Thai Buddha amulet from her best friend Josie. Alley also hosts jewelry making workshops at her Cornelia studio, for more information about workshops or to make a wholesale inquiry, contact Alley at: alleymaranto@aol.com.
View more of Alley’s work on her website: www.alleymaranto.com
Models shown are 5 finalists in the Mario Make Me a Model program sponsored by Mario Tricoci Hair Salons & Day Spas. Photography by Matt Ferguson with photo assistants Phil McConville and Brian Gee. The shoot took place at The Elysian Hotel in Chicago.