A fundamental aspect in my own work is the development of individual expression through metal. As a metalsmith I consider function to be an important aspect in my jewelry, wearable art and objects. I design jewelry that can be worn…
Throughout all of human history, there has been a fascination with the idea of self. Whether it is crudely rendered with pigment and animal fat smeared on a cave wall or snapped on a phone and augmented with the latest…
I explore space, movement, and surface by layering materials and patterns, drawing inspiration from the subtle intricacy of systems and minutia of visual life, objects and nature. My infatuation with the process of discovery is evident in the juxtaposition of…
Once thought of a weed by the wayside, the common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) is now recognized as a vital link in our increasingly fragile ecosystem. Entire species depend on this humble yet beautiful plant. Its decline due to current wide-scale…
As a jeweler, I explore the inherent malleability of metal, forming organic shapes and interpreting natural forms. My work is influenced by my time spent living on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, reflecting the colors, textures, and forms of…
My work is the manifestation of the sacrifices and resilience of my ancestors. The symbolism and iconography represented is a visual iteration of their genetic, cultural, and spiritual kinship that has a common foundation in the land, animals, and resources…
It’s no accident I make textile jewelry. I’ve been sewing all my life. In high school I could start a dress in the morning and wear it that night on a date. I taught myself metalsmithing to give the textile…
Inspired by the bays along the beautiful north coast of Cornwall, this ring holds a piece of one in its heart. Silver tendrils of seaweed and bubbles suspend a found Cornish sea stone over a pool of shimmering ocean-colored enamels…
Creating work on loss, for well over a decade, has given me a unique perspective on compassion and enduring love. I am using the past work and ideas as a springboard to look deeply at what empathy means and what…
I portrayed my inner experience with performances, jewelry pieces, and sculptures. I examine the different values of red and, by using voice and tactile sensation, describe my inner experience. The weirdness of randomness and the beauty of math logic happening…
This piece translates a subject that is usually painted and hung on the wall into a tiny, three-dimensional sculpture to be hung on the body. The jewelry that makes me happiest is representational, whether it is done in fabrication, enamel,…
This Neck Piece – El Beso – is part of a one of a kind series I made for my solo exhibition “Love” inspired in the best description of a Kiss I’ve ever read in my life by the master…
My jewelry designs distill the abstract essence of natural landscapes and physical and scientific phenomena. When I discovered vitreous enameling, it unleased the power of color and expanded options for texture in my designs. I employ a variety of enameling…
This necklace is hand fabricated using 20k gold, natural gold nuggets, and mammoth ivory beads, all from the Yukon, and emerald beads from Colombia.
In these difficult times, we need reminders that we have to do all we humanly can to strive for social sanity, a safer, greener, kinder, and more just world and then we have to keep faith that things will work…
As an artist, I embrace floral imagery, capturing life’s essence and cycles in my jewelry. Each bloom becomes a unique masterpiece, reminding wearers of their role beyond mere observers. Colors are my expressive language, conveying emotions, weather, and moods, enriching…
Viking knit is a form of metalworking I keep coming back to. Tactile, yet strong & flexible, I love the sleek look of classic shapes and strive to integrate hints of colour & unexpected textures. This torque style necklace is…
“Birds Without Feathers” pendant is created on a cold rolled steel base, with blue and purple hues from heat patina and metallic accents from fused fine silver and placer gold. Copper electroformed butterfly wings and a copper bird skull are…
Art is a conversation. Jewelry provides an opportunity for people to engage in a conversation with the world. Expressing your unique personality through one-of-a kind, handmade art connects you intimately to a creative force. For me, art occurs at the…
This necklace explores in tone and color the merging between earth and sky, and the gracefulness of a bird’s flight and song rising in the night. Pearls signify wisdom gained through experience and repetition, while the flash in labradorite is…
I delight in the magical surrealism of reality in nature. My designs are informed by studies of entomology, and life sciences, as well as experiences while living in the tropics and the desert. I savor researching and revisiting the realm…