Behind the Work

Forms Inspired by Place, Memory, and Material

From my studio in Hyattsville, Maryland, I create jewelry shaped by landscapes, archaeology, and the objects people make and leave behind. My practice brings traditional metalsmithing into conversation with experimentation, exploring how a wearable form can evoke a place or hold a memory.

I am drawn to the meeting of land and water, the marks of erosion, and the lines of topographic maps. These forms and traces become starting points for jewelry that invites a closer look—and a personal connection.

The Alchemy of Process

Materials are central to my practice. I approach them as collaborators, each with its own qualities, possibilities, and history.

I combine traditional bench techniques with contemporary tools, including laser cutting and computer-aided design (CAD). Moving between these methods allows me to explore relationships between natural and human-made forms, with curiosity guiding the process.

Academic Foundation

I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of Connecticut and a Master of Fine Arts in Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design from Indiana University Bloomington.

These two fields shape how I think about objects: how they are made, what they carry, and how people connect with them. I approach each piece as more than adornment—a small, wearable form shaped by time, place, and the maker’s hand.

Featured In & Earlier Work

For more about my background, visit Publication Spotlights. My Tyvek Portfolio Archive documents earlier explorations in stacked Tyvek forms.