Where metal meets meaning.

For years I've considered myself a philosopher with a ball-peen hammer, I use music, science, religion, metaphysical and cultural symbols to express life and living it through precious metals and gemstones.

As far back as I can remember I've had a care and concern for others and a unique outlook on life, which started with my Dad.To my many queries he would respond, "It's all about life and living' it." He would continue that all of what happens in life is for the purpose of us to observe and to act in ways that are worthwhile, beneficial, and necessary. His influenced paired with my spirituality and love of music lead to the development of the work,

As part of my process as an artist, I often fast, and meditate. In that REM state, I saw us all on a bridge. The bridge started to go up with us still on it! I remember thinking if I should hold on to save myself or hold on to save others. All the while, I had the sense of the Divine's presence. The Source was aware and spoke into me that it's o.k. and this is supposed to happen. The dream ends with a sphinxlike question. Who heals the healers?