argento+kupra
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The words argento and kupra mean “silver” and “copper” in Esperanto, a constructed language developed to foster peace and international understanding. Silver and copper are my favorite materials to work with, often combined in the same piece.
I have always been a scribbler, doodler, fidgeter and maker, but found my true calling when I took my first jewelry class. I took a few more classes and workshops to learn metalworking basics, but gained the most by trial, error, experimentation, frustration and epiphany!
I'm inspired by the traditional Japanese aesthetic called wabi-sabi, which is centered on acceptance of transience and imperfection.
My jewelry is simple. Shapes and clean lines with textural elements. It's also imperfect, which can show the work of my hands. My jewelry is also impermanent, made to be worn often (and perhaps worn out).
My hope always is that you wear my jewelry happily for many years, changing as you change. Perfectly imperfect.
