My interest in jewelry has been a lifelong passion. My first memories were of my mothers beautiful, shinny things. They fascinated me, captivated me in such a strong fashion. I loved the metal, the feel of gold, platinum and silver. I loved the mystery and wonder of the diamonds, pearl sand rubies. All of these wonderful pieces held significance, history and sentiment.

In my sculptural work, I address the events of the Armenian genocide and there effect on my life and the world. I have remained a formalist in my metal work, until now, I have not seen the need to bring my political, social and personal issues into my jewelry. It has remained separate in my self-expression. My sculptural work has been about something. The point of that work is to make a statement, no, scream a statement.

Education

2005-Present

Rhode island College, North Providence, R. I. http://www.ric.edu

Concentration in Sculpture and jewelry design

1985, 2004

Rhode Island School of Design , Providence, R.I. http://risd.edu

New Media studies including Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects and Final Cut Pro

1994-1996

Massachusetts College of Art, Boston, MA. http://www.massart.edu

Sculpture concentration including glass blowing, bronze casting and precision welding

1991-1993

Accademia Internazionale Estiva Di Belle Arti, Trieste, Italy

Summer sessions including Figure studies and landscape painting

1991-1993

Montserrat College of Art, Beverly, MA. http://www.montserrat.edu

Foundation studies including printmaking and design with a sculpture concentration

1989-1991

Northeastern University, Boston, MA. http://www.northeastern.edu

1989-1991

Freshman foundation studies in visual media design and photography

Experience

2000-Present

School One, Providence R.I. http://www.school-one.org

Teacher of Fine Arts Classes include: Sculpture, Artists Books, Found Objects

1997

St Mary's School For Girls, Providence, RI

Artist in Residence

Showings

2008

Group Exhibit, Amnesty International, Firehouse 13, Providence, RI

2007

Solo Exhibit, “PIECES” The Spot Gallery, Providence, RI

2007

Group Show, School One Alumni, Gallery Z, Providence, RI

2007

Group Show for Amnesty International, Dead Cat Gallery, Providence, RI

2004

Group Show, Providence City Hall Gallery, RI

1991-1997

Group shows, Pearl Street Studios, Open Studios

1991-1996

Group Shows, Open Studios, Pearl Street Studios/Gallery Boston, MA

1995-1996

Group Show, Design Industry Foundation for Aids (DIFA) Boston, MA

1991-1993

Group Show, Scuola Di BElle Arti Gallery, Viterbo, Italy

1992

Solo Exhibit, 224 Boston Street Gallery, Boston, MA

1991

Solo Exhibit, Safar Gallery, Providence, RI

Awards

2007

Studio achievment award, Rhode Island College

1992

Special Student Award, Montserrat College Of Art

Private Collections

The Judith Brassard Brown and Lawrence Pryor Collection, Boston MA.
The Marianne and Robert Sullivan Collection, Barrington, R.I.
The Paulo Di Abilio Collection, Trieste, Italy
The George and Martha Gabin Collection , Boston, MA.
The Douglas and Janet Tashjian Collection, Boston,MA.
The Peter and Miriam Collection, Hong Kong, China
The Gallery at The University of Technology, Papua New Guinea
Rhode Island College Foundations Collection, Providence,RI>
The Montserrat College of Art Collection, Beverly,MA.
The Private Collection of Dr. Richard Wiener, President of Arts and Sciences, Rhode Island College