My work seeks and translates forms found in nature and designs I create.  I thrive on the spontaneity of creating one design that leads to the next in my work. I’m inspired by the human form, organic forms, patterns and my drawings. Positive and negative spaces play a prominent role in designing. By creating new templates and exploring the enduring qualities of metal I create jewelry and sculpture, balancing between chance and control. In the process of hammer forming metal the flat sheet changes into subtle transitions creating a sense of movement. When the piece takes on sinuous shapes my curiosity rises. Here in the process I develop the composition.

     Using force and overlapping hammer blows to create something that seems fragile, graceful contours with dynamic tension eventually emerge. Hammering gives texture, tension and strength to the medium of metal. Attention to the surface opens the door for further visual interest. I use heat and chemicals to experiment with the possibilities of creating with metal. Piercing, cutting into the surface, fusing and patina are some ways I add detail to the metal. Patinas give metal a sense of depth and a quality of antiquity. Transforming the piece with each technique the composition becomes coherent. My intention is to create art, whether it is jewelry or sculpture that relates to my viewer’s sense of curiosity. The finished piece is permanent record of my personal experience. Each idea begins a new challenge each piece bridges my inner tension with the visual world.