Diana N’Diaye Throughout time and across the globe, human beings have created, worn, and exchanged jewelry imbued with their longings, their aspirations, their sense of belonging, their desire for protection, healing, and success. This amulet incorporates naturally shed hair from…
Sharon Portelance Reflected Bodies is a collection of brooches and necklaces that reference shared elements and patterns found in nature and the human body. Through careful observation, we can see ourselves reflected physically, psychologically, and emotionally in the natural world….
Maria Camera-Smith (Re)Over Soon is an object of adornment that has allowed me to process moving from my previous home. I photograph, render, and integrate plant life from geographic locations that hold personal significance to immortalize memories. This piece was…
Zach Mellman-Carsey I create work that is generated from the architectural, industrial and consumed environments, that I experience. Creating surreal depictions of the body from these inspirations, Communicate to the viewer a sense resilience, abandonment, rebirth, continuation, wealth disparities, power,…
Juhyung Park This work explores invisible contradictions through the contrast of weight. It looks heavy, but is actually very light because it is made of very thin aluminum sheets. It symbolizes something that appears solid but is only a facade….
Shayla Vines Artwork to me, is a tribute to honor the past. Recently, I have been constructing/fabricating works that fit the time-honored tradition of respect and history of signet rings and cylindrical seals. I am fascinated by the idea of…
Joclyn Won Goss The piece itself talks about being adorned but not free. Having all the adornments, the degrees, bank accounts, homes in the right neighborhoods, land, business, and cars, all the things the world say is of qualifying value,…
Patricia Nelson I am looking at hurricane damaged landscapes photographed from above – from planes or helicopters as they survey the outcomes of our ever more severe hurricane seasons. I am especially fascinated by the basic human imposed grid bestows…
Sarah Bouchard As one of 178 parts, this project aims to deconstruct and understand my identity as a Veteran by physically disassembling an aircraft gauge. Each piece is carefully removed in chronological order, tagged and numbered–a process reminiscent of what…
Bruce Metcalf What is the power of jewelry? How do you represent that power – in the form of jewelry itself? My current series “Allegories of Jewelry” seeks to answer those questions. Each brooch is an allegory, representing one or…
Julie Begin In the “Amazon” series, I explore our collective values, crafting artworks from Amazon box paper pulp adorned with semi-precious stones and pure gold leaf. Unwittingly, online shopping contributes to deforestation, endangering ecosystems and depleting vital resources. “Amazon” prompts…
Clayton Salley This bracelet was created with flat-sheet construction methods. After creating the form, I drilled the holes, then extensively experimented with chemical patination before arriving at the speckled blue patina finish. Materials: Copper, Solder, Patina Dimensions: 7″ x 7″…
Samonte Cruz This amulet is a prayer; spiritual armor for the displaced, disenfranchised & disabled. It provides strength & courage to the vulnerable; especially when exposing pain that is obscured by the body. It is a love letter to grandmothers,…
Stéphanie Letarte Through a long process of research and material exploration, I has created a series of pieces that explore concepts of femininity, aging and parasitic multiplicity. This bracelet can be worn on the arm or leg, the strap is…
Moein Shashaei The common element of design in this piece is borrowed from the New York Connecting Railroad viaduct, overpassing many situations and ending in a landmark bridge in Queens, NY. The prototype of the first arc, in the fashion…
Eighteen Yuan Belonging is an elusive feeling, akin to describing a rock’s texture or a puzzle piece’s shape. Objects hold stories of their creation, ownership, and significance, evoking memories and emotions that connect us to places, times, or communities. From…
Alyse-Ambriel Hanna Blue Ridge is a sculpture that reflects the plant species I encountered while in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The blooming form of this wearable piece is connected to the breathing cycles used in meditation, while the radial designs…
Yiran (Erin) Li “Borni” is a piece emphasizes strength and resilience of femininity. Crafted from wood and pearl, this brooch encapsulates the essence of organic growth and transformation. The olivary shape of the wood frame, resembling the curves of life’s…
Doris Chou-Durfee My father raised bonsai as he parented: prune the unruly branches, and bind the tender shoots to grow properly. His garden was tidy with Chinese vegetables and as kids we spent hours each week planting and weeding. Once,…
Hope Ollivant The Broken Heart necklace is inspired by Milagros, which are religious folk charms that are traditionally used for healing purposes and as votive offerings. It was through the processes of chasing and repoussé. I used the piece to…
Charlene Cross The piece expresses the dynamic nature of life as it dynamically circulates around us. We see ourselves as a centerpiece as key facets of our life are prominent around us. Continually developing energy moves and changes as we…
Gokul Bakshi A vessel exists to hold and to give to others that which become receivers. The teapot is a vessel that characterises sharing. A ceremony slowing us down to accompany one another and share. The teapot is adorned with…
Melody Sims History shows us that a chatelaine was used for women to hold their keys or tools which were important to their everyday life. The chatelaine I created holds the tools for women’s health. This piece is part of…
Terrence Lavin This piece merges ideas regarding architectural forms, structural components, spinal & vertebrate sequences. Materials: Sterling silver, copper, peridot Dimensions: 2.5 x 3.5 x .75 in NOTE: Shipping is not included in the price or at checkout. We will…