As a Toronto-based jewellery, it is my use of ambiguous and unexpected materials that differentiates my work from that of others; in transforming what most would call waste – rusted metal, industrial, salvaged and antique items – my pieces not only recall the first life of each object, the footprint originally stamped in its creation and use, but also suggest the infinite possibilities for its reuse. To me, this work is all about seeing things in a new light, seeing beauty where it might not be obvious or traditional. And ultimately, it’s about resourcefulness, preservation and creative living.

As a Toronto-based jewellery, it is my use of ambiguous and unexpected materials that differentiates my work from that of others; in transforming what most would call waste – rusted metal, industrial, salvaged and antique items – my pieces not only recall the first life of each object, the footprint originally stamped in its creation and use, but also ... show more »