Iowa City, IA, USA

Artist's Statement: The work I create is a balance of my desire to create something that is simple and also complex. I want my designs to appeal to a large audience, but I also want to reward those who are curious and investigate further. To accomplish this I include hidden details. Piercing the surface of the metal, I can create intricate surface patterns which often disguise the silhouettes of whimsical creatures. I have found that the process of hiding the iconic outline of a rabbit or a horse in a complicated pattern is very gratifying for me, like telling a secret.

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Title: Pierced Brooch #2
Description: This brooch is hand pierced, fabricated sterling silver. The pin back is stainless steel. The metal was oxidized to create the black finish.
Dimensions: 6.20 H X 6.40 W X 2.20 D cm
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