We love that Minneapolis artist and jewelry maker Devin Johnson crafts pieces for men as well as women, making use of repurposed materials in the process. Devin makes bracelets, rings, belts and notebooks from license plates, street signs, machine plates and antique harness leather. The artist states: “I strive to tell a story about humanity with every piece I create and feel any artistic endeavor should be environmentally friendly and sustainable. I accomplish all of this by using a variety of recycled, salvaged, antique and found materials from all corners of my life. To me, each material is a unique artifact, and I choose those that are beautiful not only for their colors and textures, but also for their historical and technological significance. I bring these characteristics to the surface, and release the energy of each artifact’s past life as I re-work it into a finished piece.”