Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Addelle always had a secret passion for the art world.  However, it wasn’t until she enrolled in New York University’s Master’s Program that she decided to pursue her dream.  During her studies at NYU she began modeling to supplement her income. In 1988 she began making jewelry and belts from leather and reptile skins as a hobby, but that quickly turned into a business.  Eventually Addelle began creating female figurine pins and the response to these creations was so positive that she decided to dedicate her time solely to their design.  From there the figurine pins evolved into the magnificent pieces you see today.  It was from that venture the concept of fiber art was born.  Along with her partner Ron, Addelle co-founded Fiber Art by Rondelle and together the duo used rich palettes of colorful silk threads and metallic cords to weave together intricate patterns to create classics like “Ladies Night Out,” “The Student,” and their popular “Diva” series.

The success of these works garnered Addelle numerous awards and has been featured in several galleries and art festivals including , Ellis-Chambers Gallery, International Home Gallery, Terri Logan Gallery, Pan-African Film & Fine Art Show, Essence Music Festival, Jazzfest, National Black Art Festival and was also chosen to be exhibited in the permanent collections of the Schomburg Center in New York.

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