Where History is Forged into Narrative Art
"A specialized practice in State College, Pennsylvania, dedicated to the conceptual transformation of copper, reclaimed timber, and personal artifacts into sculptural vessels and wearable art."
The Studio: Where History is Reclaimed
Transformation is my primary medium.
My practice is rooted in the belief that objects carry residual histories—memories of their former utility and the people who held them. I work at the intersection of sculpture and personal history, moving beyond the "everyday" to reveal the hidden elegance within reclaimed materials. Whether I am creating a delicate piece of jewelry or a large-scale wall sculpture, my process remains the same: a deliberate act of gathering, deconstructing, and re-assembling—a quiet metaphor for resilience and renewal.
My practice is rooted in the belief that objects carry residual histories—memories of their former utility and the people who held them. I work at the intersection of sculpture and personal history, moving beyond the "everyday" to reveal the hidden elegance within reclaimed materials. Whether I am creating a delicate piece of jewelry or a large-scale wall sculpture, my process remains the same: a deliberate act of gathering, deconstructing, and re-assembling—a quiet metaphor for resilience and renewal.
The Process: How the Work is Made
I. Gathering & Research
The work begins outside the studio. I source materials with an inherent past—weathered copper, industrial fragments, and local timber. I look at each piece and ask: What did this once hold? and What does it say about human persistence?
II. The Work of Fire & Pressure
Transformation requires a physical dialogue with the material. Through traditional hand-forging, soldering, and cold-joining, I deconstruct these fragments. I do not hide the marks of the hammer; they are the evidence of the labor required to turn a "lost thing" into a "found treasure."
III. The Finished Narrative
Every piece is an invitation to slow down. My work draws parallels between the life cycles of landscapes and our own human experiences, creating a space for contemplation and connection. It is a reminder of the resilience found in both the material and the spirit.
The work begins outside the studio. I source materials with an inherent past—weathered copper, industrial fragments, and local timber. I look at each piece and ask: What did this once hold? and What does it say about human persistence?
II. The Work of Fire & Pressure
Transformation requires a physical dialogue with the material. Through traditional hand-forging, soldering, and cold-joining, I deconstruct these fragments. I do not hide the marks of the hammer; they are the evidence of the labor required to turn a "lost thing" into a "found treasure."
III. The Finished Narrative
Every piece is an invitation to slow down. My work draws parallels between the life cycles of landscapes and our own human experiences, creating a space for contemplation and connection. It is a reminder of the resilience found in both the material and the spirit.
Portfolio of Practice: Scales of Engagement
My work is an intentional dialogue between material and memory, spanning several scales of engagement. This map serves as a guide to how my practice is categorized, from archival exhibition pieces to functional heirlooms for the home and body.
In the Gallery
Signature Works These are my primary conceptual pieces, created for exhibitions, public installations, and permanent collections. They represent the heart of my artistic practice and my most ambitious creative explorations. |
In the Shop
Adornments & Functional A curated selection of jewelry and vessels designed for your everyday rhythms. I bring the same level of detail and meaning found in my gallery work to these smaller, more intimate pieces, making art a part of your daily life. |
t the Anvil
Custom Commissions This is where we work together one-on-one. I take your personal stories or memories and transform them into a custom, tangible work of art through a collaborative design process. |
Work With Me
For Curators & Gallerists
I am currently accepting invitations for solo and group exhibitions. My practice is designed for gallery and institutional settings that value narrative mixed-media, contemporary craft, and industrial history.
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For Custom Commissions
Every object holds a memory, but some stories deserve a more permanent form. Let’s discuss how your personal history—and your own cherished objects—can be elevated into a bespoke piece of narrative art.
Schedule a Design Consultation
For Daily Collectors
Explore my current collections of vessels and hand-forged jewelry, crafted to bring the beauty of handcrafted resilience into your home and your everyday life.
View Current Collections
I am currently accepting invitations for solo and group exhibitions. My practice is designed for gallery and institutional settings that value narrative mixed-media, contemporary craft, and industrial history.
View & Download Professional Artist CV
For Custom Commissions
Every object holds a memory, but some stories deserve a more permanent form. Let’s discuss how your personal history—and your own cherished objects—can be elevated into a bespoke piece of narrative art.
Schedule a Design Consultation
For Daily Collectors
Explore my current collections of vessels and hand-forged jewelry, crafted to bring the beauty of handcrafted resilience into your home and your everyday life.
View Current Collections
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