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.
The act of holding, both physical and emotional, is a central theme explored in my work. Holding Generations speaks to the human bond formed across generations, through the performance of ritual practices with inherited objects. Through touch, our DNA is…
This piece was started at the Center for Metal Arts (CMA) in Johnstown, PA during my winter forging residency. Conceptually, the work speaks about fatigue and the aftermath of physical and mental exhaustion. The piece takes the form of a…
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…
Today, the culture of Japan is one of the most popular cultures around the world. Their culture not only reflects the attitudes of present day, but also trace back to the past. Kumihimo is the traditional technique that uses silk…
During the election cycle of 2020 I created this teapot in response to Trumps rhetoric about immigrants and all the possibilities of losing insurance etc. it is a fabricated, brass teapot with silver. It was crafted beautifully before I distressed…
The work in my “STITCHES” series is inspired by my mother. A consummate seamstress, she made all my clothes from Vogue designer patterns as I was growing up. The elements of the piece are meant to suggest corduroy and polka…
We enjoy using a common material to make uncommon works. We have chosen to work with anodized aluminum as the basis of our jewelry due to its light weight, strength and array of vibrant colors. Our work expresses balance and…
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…
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…
I am an independent jewelry artist. I specialize in repurposing and recycling gold. My specialty is making chains. I also make pieces I call memory pieces from sentimental pieces that are no longer stylish, and give them a new updated…
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…
Touch and interaction are an inherent outcome in jewelry. I use ‘desire of touch’ as the basis for creating the work in my series “When…” With each piece, I try and find a balance between material and concept. My works…
Flatpack Gemstones are a manifestation of the relationship between the actual and the desired. These gemstones are crafted from common and readily available paper. Through the technique of folding, the paper is transformed into intricate and multi-faceted three-dimensional objects that…
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,…
Over a five decades-long career my studio endeavors has engaged in an extensive study of Political and Social themes that contemporized terror driven issues keeping a jewelry idiom as a platform to launch my narratives. These many years of research…
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…
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.
Ruby between the raindrops is a series I have been working on that playfully conveys a private message within a magical talisman to cheer on the wearer.