Artist Statement

My artwork reflects my aesthetic values, which have remained constant since my childhood. I adore clean lines, order, and balance. I have a passion for design and style because I firmly believe that they have powerful effects on people’s moods. If a piece is pleasing to the eye, it has the power to create calm emotions within the viewer and bring him a smidgen of happiness. I feel that the more beautiful an environment, the more contented the people who inhabit it will be.

My favorite type of artwork to create is jewelry. Oftentimes jewelry is overshadowed by clothing, but I believe that it can be equally outstanding and shockingly beautiful. I enjoy working with bright and pure materials, such as gleaming silver and large, vivid gemstones. My pieces are also inspired by the curves of the human body and I like to create pieces that will cover the joints and extend outward from the body, similar to armor. I strive to create striking pieces, which are still attractive and wearable.

Monday, August 20, 2012

Rip Van Winkle Concentration

My concentration is based on the fairytale “Rip Van Winkle.” I created a series of jewelry representing the different things that would grow and land on a person as he slept for twenty years. 

Raindrops
Silver and Cubic Zirconium
2011
1" x 5"
London Blue Lily
Silver and London Blue
2009
1" x 2"

Climbing Rose
Silver and Stone
2011
3" x 12"

Feather Cuff
Silver and Feather
2010
.5" x 2"


Meteorite
Silver and Smoky Quartz
2011
1" x 2"

Paper Flowers
Paper, Thread, and Freshwater Pearls
2009
3" x 4"


Snail
Silver and Glass
2011
3" x 2"

Starfishing Necklace
Copper, Mother of Pearl, and Starfish
2011
14" x 18"


Spider Web
Brass and Glass
2011
14" x 22"
Vine Ring
Silver Wire
2010
3" x 1"

Woodchipper
Wood, Glass Beads, and Wire
2011
12" x 20"

Trifloral Ring
Silver and Stone
2010
2" x 1"

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