Artist Statement

Jewelry is an opportunity to walk a fine line between craft and conceptual work. During my first class in the Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM program at Tyler, I fell in love with the possibilities. I discovered room to experiment not only with jewelry but with computer aided design and object making as well. Today, my work is heavily influenced by the processes of adding color to metal, such as anodizing, powder-coating, and enameling.

I’ve started incorporating my personal story into my work. While it isn’t always apparent, my work revolves around events and memories that have defined me. I’m making work with forms that are indicative of my youth while framing them into clean and serious confines. The work is representative of an impetuous journey of maturing. My pieces have evolved to include saturated colors and repetitive designs, this again is a reflection of youthful themes, however, beneath the vivid colors, I want my work to spark a more meaningful conversation about how the use of color is a distraction from the true meaning of isolation and emptiness I express through form. 

Through my work, I strive to get the viewer's attention and start a conversation about the deeper meaning behind my pieces. I have no specific audience; my goal is to make art that can draw in anyone and expose as many people to the world of contemporary jewelry. I want to show viewers that jewelry is not always about wearability, but it can be used as a tool for expression in contemporary art.