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My background in sculpture and object-making informs the jewelry I currently fabricate. Fascination with manipulation of the body as a site for scientific augmentation and experimentation in my sculpture has transferred to an interest in the body as a site of enhancement through adornment. Preciousness has also been a theme throughout my artistic career, from the careful repair and enshrinement of found, natural objects to the embellishment of, at times, modest materials into a valuable and unique piece of jewelry. I use traditional as well as non-traditional techniques and materials to arrive at my designs, and though not production oriented, I emphasize simplicity and affordability over the strict use of precious metals and gems. Nature, fashion, and design inform a lot of my work. Color has also developed as a prevalent component in my jewelry through the use of gemstones, crystal, and enamel, and I enjoy arranging them into pleasing combinations to enhance the wearers individual style.
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