Artist’s Statement

My work stems from an interest in imagery and composition, coupled with a love and fascination for the natural world. I am constantly working to fill my studio with unique objects and materials, enabling me to create pieces spontaneously. My jewelry collections range from simple brass castings inlayed with solder, to necklaces collaged from salvaged objects. I often mix natural elements, such as bone, minerals, and glass together with vintage pieces to create unique designs.

The process of making “Original Design” jewelry requires an iron, a torch, and silver solder. Each piece of my soldered jewelry goes through a procedure of heating, cleansing, scrubbing and buffing, and finally burnishing. All of my work is made by hand with the goal of creating beautiful pieces which compliment the uniqueness of the wearer.