

Cari Cohen was born in the capital city of Argentina, Buenos Aires, which is often referred to as the "Paris of South America". Much like its nickname-sake, Buenos Aires is as rich in architectural history as it is culture, serving as an ideal locale for the development of intelligent, artistic minds. Captivated by Buenos Aires' eclectric urban landscape, Cohen was naturally drawn to the field of architecture. She obtained a degree in Architecture from the University of Buenos Aires in 1990 and furthered her educational career by specializing in multimedia design and photography.
Then she employed her architecture expertise and talent for interior design in numerous commercial projects in the greater Buenos Aires areas. In 1991, she established her own Interactive Design firm where she oversaw creative multimedia projects for such companies as Coca-Cola, Colgate and Bayer. While always employing her architectural expertise as a foundation to her creative projects, Cohen's passion to pursue the true "art" of her trade inspired her to enroll in several courses and workshops to further develop her artistic talents. After a successful 10-year career practicing her architectural and design disciplines, Cohen decided to dedicate herself entirely to her true calling-creating art.
Cohen honed her natural skills as a painter and illustrator under direction of Silvia Breweda in Argentina. She pursued her quest for knowledge and reinforced her foundation as an artist by studying art history with mentors Marta Zatonyi and Fabian Barreda. After relocating to Miami in 2001, Cohen's thirst for knowledge and dedication to her artistic career continued. She enrolled in several workshops at both Florida International University and Florida Atlantic University where she further developed her expertise as a contemporary painter. Realizing her natural inclination towards "wearable art", Cohen enrolled herself in several Jewelry courses in 2004 to study various techniques of working with metals. She quickly developed a passion for the design and construction of silver jewelry, the preciseness of the craft offering the perfect compliment to the whimsical process of her painting.