I believe that working with metal is a form of magic. With a torch in my hand, I am simultaneously artist, alchemist, and shaman, participating in the centuries-old ritual of turning raw materials into precious objects.
I am perpetually captivated by metal’s seemingly oppositional qualities: its apparent hardness and secret flexibility. Exploring new ways to work in historic techniques – especially Russian filigree, granulation, and Eastern repoussé – allows me to create objects that are both process driven and offer contemporary interpretations.
Growing up with jazz and classical musicians led me to experiment with layered, fugue-like visual compositions, which are also informed by my love of architecture, nature, astronomy, and other influences from the arts and sciences. The four alchemical elements of earth, water, air, and fire are present in each tiny sculpted wire and hammered form. My artwork emboldens the wearer or viewer to connect with their own unique spirit through the external display of feminine power.