John Brekke, born in 1955 in Chicago, first studied art at the Chicago Art Institute and graduated as a Bachelor of Science at the University of Wisconsin. Between 1999 and 2000 he travelled on a Fulbright scholarship to Australia. His works are to be found in museum collections all over the world.
As a homage to crystal Brekke created the crystal rings: a homage also to Brooklyn New York, his place of residence, the influence of which is evident in the rings´ texts.
