artist statement
Emotions and memories inspire my work as a metal artist. My most recent pieces are
about conflicting feelings. I’ve found that in the cycle of life, there are both positives
and negatives, such as pleasure and pain, loss and gain. I fabricate copper, silver, and bronze to create jewelry about this cycle. I further embellish each piece with
gemstones, gold, enamel, pearls and sometimes epoxy resin. Rough textures and
sharp edges are added to convey conflicting emotions.