A Fire Within...
Utilizing well honed metaIsmith/silversmith techniques, I create freeform, art centric jewelry fabricated through the use of natural elements and fire; hand building, sculpting layer by layer, exclusively of Sterling Silver, copper, geodes, agates and fossils. Envisioning a design concept, the focal (stone/metal) setting evolves as I work intuitively making composition, symmetry (or purposeful lack thereof), balance, and proportion decisions. Perhaps I add textural elements or embellishments. A torch brings it all together and I polish to perfection.
I create ART. You Wear.
In early 2021, as the pandemic began to lessen, I embarked on a journey to strengthen and bolster my silver smithing techniques through professional studies. I began to employ newly refined, innovative design elements. Constructing open backplates instead of solid ones, creating air space around the focal stone or fossil feature, utilizing various iron settings, Sterling bars, shapes, circles, and geometrics; purposely creating lighter physical weight for the wearer.
I was gifted a 1959 Jewelry Making for Tradesman and Craftsman book. While researching that era's craftman's techniques, I was wowed by the elemental and sculptural designs from the 50's- 60's. I set out to intensify my love of freeform design and marry it with abstract expressionism, the most important movement in the art world at that time, translated for today's modern woman. The results of this currently expanding venture have led to new interpretations for my art and have melded into many exciting new pieces.
I create ART. You Wear.
In early 2021, as the pandemic began to lessen, I embarked on a journey to strengthen and bolster my silver smithing techniques through professional studies. I began to employ newly refined, innovative design elements. Constructing open backplates instead of solid ones, creating air space around the focal stone or fossil feature, utilizing various iron settings, Sterling bars, shapes, circles, and geometrics; purposely creating lighter physical weight for the wearer.
I was gifted a 1959 Jewelry Making for Tradesman and Craftsman book. While researching that era's craftman's techniques, I was wowed by the elemental and sculptural designs from the 50's- 60's. I set out to intensify my love of freeform design and marry it with abstract expressionism, the most important movement in the art world at that time, translated for today's modern woman. The results of this currently expanding venture have led to new interpretations for my art and have melded into many exciting new pieces.