Ravens intrigue me. They are the stuff of myth and legend in many cultures. Throughout history, Ravens have been considered magical: complex and contradictory. They have been associated with wisdom, prophecy: good fortune as well as trickery and evil. These…
This is an amphora shaped essential oil or perfume vessel.
Hand fabricated 18kt yellow gold, Oxidized Sterling silver cuff with yellow and orange flush and bezel set sapphires and a 17.21ct Rutilated Quartz.
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…
This piece is sterling silver pendant with an embedded garnet. It was made from a mold of a muscle shell, make in wax, and then cast in metal.
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…
I create works that play with the traditional materials, processes and typologies of metalsmithing, but often with a twist of dark humor. I typically create works in series that play with familiar forms and themes. Subtle metaphors are integrated into…
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…
Steel cuff made using perforated steel, holding a Rutilated Quartz Gemstone set in a perforated steel bezel. The steel was deliberately lightly copper-plated to enhance the beautiful Rutilated Quartz, and sealed with metal wax to protect it from oxidation or…
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,…
I make work that focuses on macabre subject matter without sacrificing beauty and function, creating couture jewelry that caters to unique aesthetics in the market. My designs speak in terms of eccentricities and incorporate unsettling visuals. I am inspired by…
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…
Curiosity is the basis for my current work. A curiosity about the energy of color and the vibration of gemstones. How we, as humans, can enhance our lives and more easily connect with our spirit by wearing the two. Focusing…
I sculpt images directly into metal with an ancient technique of repoussé. Each piece tells a story or is a commentary on a living thing. I combine these with stones many of them I cut myself to create the expression…
“Blue Shell & Branch” Brooch – reflects my interest with electro-forming and enameling. This piece is made from silver, copper, enameled copper mesh & pearls.
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…
As a big fan of 1930’s and 40’s movies and fashion, I used to spend hours poring over archived editions of WWD, Look Magazine, Vogue and from the 50’s Jet and Ebony Magazines. The fit, the structure and expert tailoring…
This ring was inspired by the 18th century European tradition of Lover’s Eye jewelry, in which the eye of one’s lover was replicated with miniature painting and then set into a piece such as brooch or ring- often ornamented with…
Spring Radiolaria brooch/necklace began as an enlarged hand drawing of a microscopic creature. Mental deconstructing the zooplankton during the hand drawing phase, I morphed the creatures into flat layers which would rebuild as a 3D form. CAD software ingested the…