From the expansive brush strokes I use in my sumi-e to composing small collage assemblage, the PMC jewelry is even a more diminutive art form. Developed by Mitsubishi Corporation from the silver reclaimed from developing photography and x ray film, the fine silver residue is combined with a binder which burns off when the PMC is fired. The resulting product is 99.9% pure silver. What appeals to me is using ceramic techniques on miniature products and the small amount of finish work required.

I love the ease of assembling delicate pieces and the organic feel of the clay. I can execute ideas and concepts in a way I can’t get from any other jewelry technique. My work is currently split into two distinct collections: designs featuring faces – green man and representations of Japanese deities such as autumn, winter, and love to name a few; and organic series, inspired by nature, often using real leaves or other natural objects. Both take advantage of different features of metal clay.