Biography
I am following in the footsteps of the two people most inspirational to
my work, my late Grandmother, and my Mother. My Mother is a graduate of
the Museum School of Fine Arts in Boston, Massachusetts and has since
moved to Oaxaca Mexico with my Father where she continues creating art
and jewelry. When my Grandmother passed away, I dedicated my jewelry
career to her, symbolizing her memory in an Ocean Angel’ talisman that
was created from my favorite pieces of beach glass. My Grandmother,
originally from Holland, was a silversmith and jewelry designer. I
began my jewelry career with classes at Massachusetts College of Art.
My first project was to create an object that reflected the
environment. I chose to incorporate various shades of green beach glass
into the design of a palm tree. The seed was planted! Classes in
goldsmithing and jewelry design followed in Seattle Washington,
continued at the Decordova Museum and other jewelry workshops. I now
work in Swampscott Massachusetts and have been creating beautiful
jewelry for over 10 years.
Walking my dog on the beach has evolved into a career and a spiritual
journey for me. The sunlight reflects on the shards of glass,
illuminating the rare hidden treasures. The rhythmic surf softens and
relaxes my soul bringing a feeling of tranquility and calmness. When I
find a gallery-quality beach gem an excitement washes over me, awakening
my creative desire to develop new jewelry. The ultimate day for a beach
glass hunt for me is, at low tide, just after a storm when the skies are
clear and the sun is high.
