These flower pins are a symbol of sustainability & environmental awareness. They are constructed from post-consumer tin & plastic trash from food & product packaging. My commitment to “reuse” consumer waste started from a sense of social responsibility. These materials…
This cuff is hand fabricated using traditional methods. I am currently working in mixed metals, this piece is composed of Silver, 14K, 18K, and 22K, psilomelane drusy, orthoceras, black diamonds, and white diamonds. One-of-a-kind. I enjoy mixing the precious and…
Inspired by this 1915 WWI Rene’ Lalique “Orphans of the Armies” medal, respectfully held in place with cold connections. The vulnerable figures of woman and 2 babies are bound together by fear and compassion. My piece is designed to shelter…
Using the power of sound and music, my work becomes activated by not only the wearer, but the audience. Wearable objects that emulate surreal depictions of my own body are integrated with Bluetooth speakers that can be paired with a…
The Sundial is one of the earliest time-keeping instruments and exists today as more of a symbol of the fleeting nature of time. They are interesting pieces of history that remind us that the measure of time has always been…
Presenting a stunning necklace that draws its inspiration from the captivating allure of African ethnic culture. The necklace features gracefully carved colored wooden horns, beautifully polished with beeswax for an authentic touch. At the center of the necklace, a glass…
I create artistic jewelry pieces for charismatic, bold, confident, earthy, impeccably imperfect souls. I am inspired by nature and all its organic forms, from the simple to the intricate, as well as the painterly quality of the gemstones I carefully…
Memento Mori Pendant Translated literally as “remember death,” a memento mori serves as a reminder of the inevitability of death, in order that life is then lived to its fullest. I carved this coffin-shaped amber to evoke a meaningful memory,…
Title: Endangered Earth Materials: Electroformed Copper, Sterling Silver, Vitreous Enamel, Black Coral, Recycled Elephant Ivory Piano Key Concept: This brooch symbolizes the struggles, transitions and surprises of our planet earth and our entanglement in its wondrous, beautiful web.
From the sea, the reflection of the sun in the waves looks like small glitters that change color. This piece seeks to transform these sea waves in constant movement into a visual and tactile experience.
As a designer and metalsmith I am inspired by our natural world. In this piece I wanted to showcase the grace of two pisces fish and the sparkle of bubbles through metal and diamonds. Using the technique of chasing and…
Gleichgewicht is an ongoing body of graphic metalworks which catalog the voids we seek to fill, the equilibrium we long to attain. The bold visual language of vigilance reflects the raw nature of a corrosive society. Nüll link chains ponder…
breathe As an artist working with adornment, I am particularly interested in the relationship between object and wearer. In my jewelry I explore the creation of self-awareness and the transformation of intimate physical understandings of the body. Is it possible…
Living in Arizona, having a German and Namibian background, I create fine art jewelry pieces in my studio. As an artist, I am not taught in traditional jewelry making. Furthermore, I consider myself an interpreter who allows for the spirit…
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…
The Artist describes this work as a rotary-blade slicer used for cutting pizza. The unique blade configuration and mounting fixture in the form of a lobster “crusher” claw is unprecedented, and a heretofore unknown configuration found among culinary implements. This…
My studio practice is an exploration of ideas. Starting with the familiar; fragments from nature, memories or reflections, I begin by building studies. The process of making, from the choice of materials to how the piece is fabricated continually informs…
22 years ago, I dove into the realms of metalsmithing and gemology. My journey as an artist has been a symphony of creativity, technical skill development, and a dash of sparkling curiosity. As a GIA G. G. and a passionate…
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…
The beauty of the natural world such as the floral whorls of lupine and dramatic landscapes of the Tetons inspire me to co-create with the earth. Traditional metalsmithing techniques allow me to transform raw materials into wearable works of art….
A multidisciplinary artist, she mainly works in the discipline of jewellery, photography and drawing. Her approach revolves around questions of power issues, as well as the construction of identity in a given space-time. The properties of materials and their power…
I was given a slice of Bog Oak maybe 10 or 12 years ago by a friend and have intended to create something beautiful with it ever since. This year I decided to finally make the first cut into this…
My personal craft practice is an exploration of self, environment, body adornment, and nostalgia. I rely on jewelry formats as systems to analyze my environment while also searching for a time/place of belonging. The traditional hand skills of decorative arts/crafts…
My work explores the idea of control: both in the physical world and within our own consciousness. I am fascinated by the means of control we encounter and the unseen structures and systems that modify our experiential reality. This tension…