Memento was created from a belief that broken or forgotten objects still carry meaning and have a story worth telling. Often, these trinkets and souvenirs wind up collecting dust - sitting in a box in the basement, or on a thrift store shelf. I take these sentimental items and incorporate them into meaningful pieces of art.

One example is the dragonfly piece pictured on this page. When I was a child, my mother would occasionally sew, and I would sit on the floor next to her sewing machine, sifting through a giant tin of old buttons. When my mom passed, I inherited the button collection and have always wanted to use them in a piece of art.

Recently, my sister asked me to decorate a metal dragonfly, and I decided it was the perfect opportunity. To some, the piece may look like a collection of ordinary, mismatched buttons. To my sister, it is a beautiful way to honor our late mother - and it now hangs proudly in her kitchen.

I am an artist and maker who transforms reclaimed materials and personal keepsakes into one-of-a-kind jewelry, mosaics, and sculptural art. Some pieces are created from vintage china, ceramics, and even beach rocks. Some items I source myself, and others are deeply personal, custom-made works created from items provided by clients - pieces of your history that deserve new life.

My work lives at the intersection of art, memory, and transformation. A shattered teacup becomes wearable jewelry. Broken bike chains become a unique bowl for an avid cyclist. Shells and rocks picked up on a family vacation are incorporated into a river table.

Memento is about preservation - of memory, of meaning, of connection. No two pieces are ever alike, because no two stories are the same.

Whether you are drawn to a ready-made piece or seeking custom memorial art created from your own keepsakes, my goal is to create work that feels personal, meaningful, and lasting.

Please visit the gallery for more examples of my work and the stories behind them or complete the contact form below if you would like to discuss a custom order.