ENDANGERED: Fine Art & Photography Contest 2021 Submission

I create handmade jewelry that is inspired by the sea, to spread awareness about its importance and beauty. Each piece is uniquely created and designed to last for generations. Growing up, I spent every summer in the water and sands of the Jersey coast. My collection of shells and other sea treasures is extensive, taking up almost every inch of space in my studio. In silver I fabricate, carve and cast using traditional metalsmithing techniques using found objects from the Atlantic shoreline as embellishments or cast elements.