Statement
Organic structures echo memories, emotions, and everyday interactions. My process of creation is a mechanism to cope with humanity and my own reality. I look at different forms of nature to inspire my work; free-flowing motion, unique textures, and intricate curves. As a result, every form incarnates an existence or remembrance.
As I learn to acclimate myself to my surroundings and cope with various situations, I romanticize the talents of countless plants and insects. I admire their abilities to adapt to their surroundings and protect themselves from many different environments. Nature has a beautiful way of embracing change, growth, and strength. Specific unique and resilient characteristics of so many seemingly fragile things are enthralling to me.
Fragments of nature such as plants, bones, and insects give a treasured and vulnerable existence. Intricate curves, connections, and details follow an intuitive thought process as I harmonize my found resources with my metal forms.
About Me
I graduated from Edinboro University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree (focus in Metalsmithing-Jewelry) in 2019. During my time there, I discovered my love for being in a studio. I found myself especially drawn to hammer-forming techniques and fascinated by the intimate relationship I was able to have with the materials.
I stayed in Edinboro for a Post-Baccalaureate opportunity to continue my work and engage as a graduate student for a year. Afterward, I decided to start a career as a jeweler. I currently live in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where I continue to learn and create in my personal studio, exhibit my work nationally, and explore opportunities.
