ARTIST STATEMENT

My work begins with movement.

I’m drawn to the quiet rhythms found in nature—water shaping stone, wind carving canyons, waves folding and unfolding along a shoreline. These forces leave traces of motion and time in the landscape, and it is this sense of flow and transformation that I seek to capture in jewelry.

The technique that allows me to express this most fully is Mitsuro Hikime, a rare and ancient Japanese wax process. Unlike traditional carving, the wax is warmed and stretched by hand, responding differently each time it is pulled. The resulting forms twist, ripple, and expand with an organic life of their own. No two structures can ever be repeated.

For me, this unpredictability is the essence of the work. The material leads, I guide the process, but the wax reveals shapes that feel discovered rather than imposed.

Once cast in silver or gold, these gestures become permanent—small sculptures shaped by both intention and chance. I think of them as moments of motion held in stillness.

My relationship with jewelry is deeply rooted in geology and the natural world. From an early age I was surrounded by stones collected by my family, and that connection continues to influence my work today. The materials I use carry their own histories of formation, erosion, and transformation, echoing the natural forces that inspire the forms themselves.

Jewelry holds a unique place in the world of art. It is intimate, tactile, and lived in daily. I'm interested in creating pieces that exist at the intersection of sculpture and adornment—objects that feel both timeless and personal.

Through my work, I hope to contribute to a modern resurgence of Mitsuro Hikime, bringing this centuries-old technique to contemporary collectors who appreciate artistry, innovation, and unique design.