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My love of jewelry making began in high school
with a beginning silver smith course. In later years, I moved to
East Africa to begin a career as a safari operator and guide. The
beauty of ancient trade beads and abundance of gemstones mined
there inspired me to return to the craft, and in the ten years
I lived there I collected many unique pieces to create what I call “Neo-Ethnic” jewelry.
These pieces were sold widely around Tanzania in gift shops and
galleries.
Today, my home is in Placitas, New Mexico, and my pieces are a
mixture of contemporary and traditional elements; precious and
semi-precious gemstones, with antique and newly formed
high karat gold components. Because of the uniqueness of materials,
all pieces are one-of-a-kind. In some instances, however, similar
works can be created, and custom orders are welcome.Exhibitions
“
Art Round Up”, Taos Center for the Arts, September, 2005
“
Designers Showcase, The New Mexico Committee of the National Museum
of Women in the Arts” Santa Fe Opera House, Santa Fe, NM
November 2004
“
Fabulous Femmes Holiday Show”, Taos, NM November 2003
“
The Taos Open” Bataan Hall, Taos, NM September 2003
“
Art Wears 2002” The Harwood Museum, Taos, NM November 2002 |
