The Gallery Setting Collection is comprised of four wearable environments depicting cordial social grace; ironically custom made for the roughed-up and socially awkward hand of a certain metalsmith.
The conceptual impetus of these works lays within the realm of complete social awkwardness . . . a metalsmith pun. . .
[In stone setting the interior of a cage setting is called the 'gallery' of the setting] Due to my notorious angst over attending events such as gallery openings, I thought it ironically fitting to create an idyllic version of these events to wear as I tremble and stutter my way through events of this nature. . .
This body of work activates an heir of refinement and sophistication. CAD modeling, casting, hand fabrication and large scale gemstones provide aesthetic notes of elegance and preciousness. These refined elements are dependently assembled within architectural surfaces. Throughout the collection architectural inspiration evolves from Art Deco into Art Nouveau; providing various levels of provocation and juxtaposition.