I am an object maker because of the transformation and synthesis that occurs in the creative imperative through the process of concretization of a concept/idea. The technical challenge of utilizing seemingly disparate and juxtaposed textures and colors to create tension, contrast and a visual focal point are the techniques I employ in forming a piece. My current body of work is drawn from impressions of personal adornment from the archaeological record. Items unearthed, perhaps a gemstone sparkles from a long forgotten silver or gold hand-forged setting. My work is influenced by the philosophical underpinnings of Wabi-Sabi that embody the dualistic and rustic nature of accidental beauty. I seek to work in tandem with my materials evoking forms that are at once surprising yet familiar; rustic yet refined; accidental yet functionally appropriate for personal adornment. It is my hope that the objects I create stand to function perfectly as personal adornment offering the wearer a memento of perhaps an ancient thread but also exist as objects of fascination and desire on their own.