About the Artist
THE ARTIST
My fascination for jewelry began at the age of three, when I would spend hours rummaging through my grandmas jewelry boxes. I was intrigued by their contents, their history, and what they meant to my grandma. Jewelry for me represents and holds these qualities, and memories intact. The richness of Scripture along with intricate patterns; shape and colour are the source of my inspiration. It is important to me that my pieces are wearable, and my hope is that the people who wear the piece, will be inspired by the Word of God, that they will find comfort, strength and the truth that Scripture carries.

EDUCATION
Higher National Diploma Jewelry Design and Manufacture Natal Technikon; 1998-2000
Diploma in Jewelry Design and Manufacture Natal Technikon;1995-1998

EXPERIENCE
2002 to present- Full time studio jeweler.
1998 to present- selling to galleries and in retail art fairs.
1995-2001 Part time work in jewelry retail stores.

EXIBITIONS / SHOWS
Safari Club Milwaukee: WI 2007
Safari Club International: Reno NV 2007
Safari Club International: Houston TX 2007
Safari Club International: Dallas TX 2007
DeLand Fall Festival of the Arts: Florida 2006
DeLand Outdoor Art festival: Florida 2006
YaYa Conference: Florida 2006
Country Club of Orlando Christmas show: Florida 2006

AWARDS
Deland Fall Festival of the Arts: Peoples choice awards 2006 Deland
Outdoor art Fesival: Judges selection. 2006 2nd place Jewellex
competition: South Africa 1998 Minister of Art Awards:
Brisbane,Australia; 1994

GALLERY REPRESENTATION
Timothys Gallery, Winter Park FL
Wolfe Gallery, Deland FL
Ashe Street Gallery, West Jefferson NC
Puti River Lodge; South Africa.
African Trading Port, Victoria and Albert Waterfront: CapeTown South Africa.

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