Handmade in 18ga. sterling silver square wire, these earrings take on the appearance of a pencil sketch, giving the illusion of a three-dimensional cube. The custom ear wire is extra long to provide security while wearing.
sterling silver, gold anodized aluminum, stainless steel ear-posts
2”x 1/2”
These earrings are modeled after my kinetic sculpture Willow Oak permanently installed at Lancaster Science Factory as part of their Mueller Family Outdoor Courtyard, and using the same gold anodized aluminum.
sterling silver, copper, stainless steel
3.5”x 1.75”x 2”
2019
This small-scale sculpture hangs on the wall or can be worn as a broach, using the integrated pin. The copper has been patinated to a dark black/brown so it contrasts with the depletion-gilded sterling silver.
This is a miniature version of Idol To Exceptionalism 3, made to use the body as it’s gallery.
Inspired by a Bobcat Skid-Steer, this little sculpture is clinging to the wall in an irrational attempt to defy gravity. What is it doing up there? Is it climbing or hanging on for dear life? The hidden connection allows to it feel as if it is achieving the impossible.
sterling silver, brass, copper, stainless steel, Alicia Niles handmade glass bead
4.75”x 2.75”x 1”
2019
Inspired by an antique crane used to move ice-blocks, this piece holds instead an icy glass bead. The preciousness of the hand-made bead replaces the once precious ice-block.
Created for the Halstead Design Challenge - Cycle. In this work, I engage with the concept of Cycle by revisiting a design from my past and renewing it by reinterpreting it through my current visual vocabulary. I believe this represents a common path for artists, an orbital path. We often travel back through familiar creative territory reengaging with ideas, but it’s never the exact same place. Time has passed, and growth has occurred.
sterling sliver, rubber cord
4”x 3”x 1”
2004
Inspired by an antique crane used to move ice-blocks, this piece holds instead a sterling silver locket-bead. The wearer can store something precious of their own, in the locket-bead, and symbolically replace the once precious ice-block.
14k white gold, diamond, copper, brass, Sugru
This ring was made for an active woman who balanced working with her hands and dressing up to go out. The diamond is on a kinetic mount that allows it to stand up tall and showy or tuck in tight and safe from snags.
The custom presentation container also serves as a display stand or storage container.
