Artist Statement:

Ideas blossom, like opportunities of adventure on the open road. 

It is impossible to discover all roads at once, so I take notes and draw maps for future exploration. I jot down line drawings on hot pink Post-it notes, and the surge of new ideas germinates. Exploration and puzzle solving are part of my process, as I reach my design goals. 

My work is inspired by the canyons and peaks of cityscapes, geologic rock formations, and observations of both human-made and natural structures that reveal layers of history and time. My jewelry is fabricated and forged by hand, like the structures that are its inspiration, viewed as silhouettes on the horizon. 

The pieces consist of fold-formed hollow pods that are hinged, soldered, and joined in varied configurations. Utilizing hammers, I sink and form the metal, creating arrangements that are light and comfortable to wear. I use 18k and 22k gold, oxidized sterling silver, stainless steel wire, and unusual stones in raw, faceted, and smooth surfaces. Hinges, settings, and clasps are handmade. Throughout the many phases of construction are a lot of sawing, sanding, filing, and soldering. 
I tend to work in stages to implement my vision and use my own blueprints to guide the way.

The open road leads everywhere…