"I didn't just want to make the perfect piece; I wanted to understand the craft behind it."

My transition into metalsmithing was driven by a designer’s curiosity. As an Integral Designer—working across graphic, industrial, and textile disciplines—I’ve always looked at the world through the lens of construction.

My entry into jewelry started with a simple observation of a beaded necklace; while others saw an accessory, I saw a fabrication puzzle.

I quickly realized that "assembling" pre-made parts wasn't enough. I hit a "glass ceiling" where my vision exceeded the components available to me.

To create the pieces I truly wanted to see in the world, I had to stop buying the parts and start making them.