I have always had a fascination for historical jewelry and adornment – how it is crafted, what details are meticulously added to the basic framework of the piece, the rich color of the metals and stones, and most importantly, the shape and design. These qualities, in combination with an individual piece’s history, the scratches and dents a piece might sustain it its long ownership, why it was worn, or that it is so different from what we wear today create a mystery and complexity that is unrivaled to this day.

I try to use small details to tie my pieces to the past and bring them some mystery, whether it is a simple bail to a necklace, the shape of an earring, or the texture on a ring. Keeping the pieces simple and more functional brings them to the present. The way stones, pearls and enamel are used can also bring the pieces a historical slant.

State University of New York, New Paltz, NY
Major: Metalsmithing
Concentration: Figurative metal sculpture
Professors: Robert Ebendorf, Jamie Bennett, Fred Woell

The University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Major: Jewelry/Metalsmithing
Concentration: Jewelry, Metalsmithing, and Art History

The University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY (1982-1984)
Major: Advertising
Concentration: Journalism and Drawing