About the artist

Audra Azoury-Sommer

Audra is a Pittsburgh-born and raised graphic designer, illustrator, and maker of things. A graduate of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, she draws inspiration from her city’s industrial heritage—designing with the very material that built it: American-made steel. Her ornaments and jewelry serve as small tokens of the places and adventures we hold dear—tiny, lasting reminders of where we’ve been and what we love.

With subtlety and minimalistic shapes, Audra interprets Pittsburgh’s most recognizable landmarks and countless bridges into distinctive designs crafted into charms and ornaments. Her work also reflects her love for America’s treasured landscapes, with collections inspired by National Parks, memorials, monuments, seashores, and other iconic destinations.

Audra’s designs can be found in local shops as well as in museum and National Park stores across the country. As a member of the Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators (PSI), her My America: An Illustrated Experience pieces—rooted in her family’s immigrant heritage—will be on view at the Heinz History Center throughout 2026. In addition to her design work, Audra is the illustrator and author of two self-published children’s books, and an avid amateur potter and sculptor.