"Embrace of Otariidae"
One of a kind

Though I am not a religious person, I am in constant awe of the natural world. I am always trying to translate that feeling of religious reverence into my pieces.

Please welcome the newest piece in my collection EcclesiastiSeas.
Each piece is a window into marine and polar worlds. The far reaches of our little blue dot though seemingly distant are constantly impacted by our decisions as humans.

After an excursion to the Metropolitan Museum of Art I studied the historic and religious iconography for hours on end. I especially focused on the Byzantine era, a time when enamel was first being utilized in art and jewelry.

I became immersed in the visual languages of stained glass windows and idolized archways, each a vast canopy pulling attention towards the heavens.

I paired these ecclesiastic designs with animals and atmospheric landscapes framinging the subject matter as idols and saints, the religious icons that I wish we would actual rever.

I hope these pieces make you feel something and thank you for taking this journey with me.

I call this piece the "Embrace of Otariidae"

It is made from glass enamel, 24k gold, sterling silver, 18k gold accents and a sapphire. It hangs from an adjustable 18-20 inch chain.