I’m interested in expanding my awareness of jewelry crafted by Third World artisans . To me, this work speaks of the joy of life, the dangers of life, the sorrows and the changes. It is jewelry that is exuberant and alive.

I would love to see more American artists creating wearable art that is so close to their everyday lives, reflecting what they dream about and how they go about their business. Maybe they do, but the color and the drama isn’t as apparent. There are some marvelous artists in our country; it isn’t my intention to demean anyone. But I’m a guy who likes my art to be “noisy.” And this doesn’t just apply to jewelry. Some of my favorite movies are richly layered and they can be a part of almost any genre. The original “Rocky” movie is one of my favorites!