Contemporary Jewelry Artist
My jewelry is largely inspired by the shapes, colors, textures, and patterns found in nature. I am endlessly trying to pinpoint exactly what it is that draws me to each form, then capture its essence in my jewelry.
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EDUCATION
RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN, Providence, RI, class of 2008
BFA Jewelry
UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND, Kingston, RI, 2004-2005
Classes in printmaking, drawing, 2D studio, 3D studio, art history, English
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF RHODE ISLAND, Warwick, RI, 2004 (spring semester only)
Classes in philosophy, psychology, English, writing composition
EXPERIENCE
DIDI SUYDAM CONTEMPORARY, Newport, RI, 2007
BENCHWORKER: Worked on jewelry pieces for established jeweler and gallery owner, Didi Suydam. Duties included soldering, casting cleanup, assembly of pieces, helping in design decisions, repair work, etc.
PRIYA HIMATSINGKA, Providence, RI, winter 2007
INTERN: Assisted in fabricating production pieces of jewelry from start to finish, as well as helping with design decisions.
SELF EMPLOYED JEWELER, Providence, RI, 2005 – Present
I sell my jewelry at several stores, at art sales, and also do commissioned work.
AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS
G.H. & A.D. SIMPSON SCHOLARSHIP
Merit based scholarship from the RISD Jewelry & Metalsmithing Department
RISD SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Merit and need based scholarship
SKILLS
Casting
Enameling
Forging
Metal fabrication
Rendering
Adobe Illustrator
Stone carving
Adobe Photoshop
Location
Honolulu, HI
Specialties
- Fashion/Apparel
Experience
4 yearsEducation
