My move from the city of Boston to the great southwestern desert in 1995 had a profound effect on my life, my love of nature and my sense of design. Besides leaving the corporate world and urban existence behind, the move was pivotal in taking my passion for metalsmithing into a full-time endeavor. I found the perfect place to set free my creative spirit.

My connection to nature is more than simply observing its beauty. Experiencing the natural wonders of the desert has heightened all of my senses and stirs something deep within my soul. The enchantment of my surroundings, along with my personal journey, plays an integral part in my design process.

Since texture has always fascinated me, integrating textile methods with traditional metalsmithing techniques became a natural choice for me to transform my designs into reality. Weaving and shaping silver and gold has become for me a meditative and peaceful journey. Using my torch and dancing the flame as I solder, taps into my primitive fascination with fire, which is both joyful and magical. Each time an idea develops into an actual object, it reconfirms my passion. With each experience, I hope to widen my boundaries for my next adventure.