I translate fire and metal into story—tiny portals of color, light, and meaning meant to be worn, felt, and lived with.
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
I create talismanic jewelry—pieces that feel like portals. Using cloisonné enamel, gold, and stone, I build layered works that hold light, depth, and meaning. Each piece is made slowly, through fire, and carries a sense of protection, story, and connection to something unseen.
Where do you find inspiration?In the desert—its stillness, its harsh beauty, and its quiet symbolism. I’m drawn to ravens, ancient protective forms, and the idea that objects can carry energy. My work also comes from within—grief, transformation, and the unseen threads that shape who we become.
What would you do with $25,000?I’d invest it directly into my craft—materials, tools, and protected time to create more ambitious, deeply layered enamel work without compromise. This process is slow and fire-driven, and this support would allow me to push the work further than I otherwise could. A portion would also go toward something deeply personal: supporting the granddaughter of a beloved elder friend on the Hopi reservation. Giving back in this way feels aligned with how I see my work—not just as objects, but as carrier
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