I have a deep desire to express myself through creation.Within each of us there exists a need to create.It was an illuminating experience when I discovered my path for personal expression.By discovering this means of self expression, life becomes a more fulfilling experience.
I am a working self-employed jewelry artist.Time spent in my studio is arranged into segments for design time, development, and execution.Using various metalworking techniques I alter the surface of the metal, exploring textural possibilities through chasing, roll milling, die forming, and patination.I choose to work predominantly in silver because I enjoy its sensuous tactile quality.Each jewelry piece is lovingly hand fabricated in my studio.
Deigns originate in my mind’s eye, then move through my hands into the palette of metal and stones.It is a exciting process to witness the evolution of raw materials into complete and finished pieces.Using imagery that draws on both primitive and figurative components I create an object that possesses special meaning.
Each piece is, therefore a part of me.I hope the wearer will feel the emotions that went into it’s creation.With this in mind, I imagine there is a reserve of strength imparted into the pieces I create.My hope is that the wearer can feel this reservoir of energy and draw on it on it and the beauty of the piece throughout the day.
