Curtis Jere or C. Jere is the production name for Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels of the Artisan House Corporation. They combined pieces of their own names to create the C. Jere signature found on many of their metalwork sculptures and household accessories.  Co-founders of Artisan House in 1963,  Freiler was the production chief and his brother-in-law Fels was the head of design. Artisan House’s stated mission was to produce “gallery-quality art for the masses”.