REVE

metal weaving art

“I believe in the incorporation of nature, texture, light, movement, and materials into the home. I believe that our personal spaces are not only a glimpse into our souls, but should make us feel uplifted and elevated. A collection of our travels and our curiosities. At the end of the day, we are all living...THE DREAM.”

wind collection

Warm grays, champagne glass beads, and patina’d metals whip through your senses

Fire collection

Deep reds, hot copper, and earthy semi-precious beads breathe the sensuality of fire

storm collection

Bone chilling grays, cool white metals, and ominous black beads transport us to the ever moody eye of the storm

Materials

Copper

The outer rings in all of my work is 100% copper. copper is not only an incredibly durable material, but its metaphysical properties are immense. copper is a conductor of energy…clearing its space of negative energy exuding positive energy into its space. its high vibrational pulse is said to bring positivity and mental clarity-improving cognitive function, memory, and concentration. copper may amplify one’s intuition, and is believed to balance the mind and heart chakra.

Beads

I use nothing but the highest quality materials i can get my hands on. I fell in love with recycled glass african trade beads, most of them are sourced from ghana and i use them throughout my work as they bring a frothy and wabi sabi element. glass beads bring light, sparkle, and reflection into the work. real metal beads sourced from nigeria, ghana, and ethiopia most of them weathered from age and touch, fill rings with texture and stories. semi-precious beads captivate with their dynmamic colors and strength. the balance of texture and color within the rings is a perfect dance of light and air from glass and crystal, while metals bring substance and depth.

Energy

EACH PIECE IS GIVEN AN EYE…WHETHER THAT IS AN ASFOUR CRYSTAL OR broken MIRROR. THESE EYES ARE MEANT TO GIVE THE WORK SIGHT, AND REFLECT ITS SURROUNDINGS BACK TO US.

ASFOUR CRYSTAl eye

asfour crystals ARE made using high-quality silica sand sourced from the Sinai desert. However, the inclusion of up to 30% lead oxide is a key component in the makeup of the crystal. the lead content not only creates an incredibly dense and heavy crystal, but significantly increases the crystal’s refractive index which creats an incredibly brilliant and sparkly crystal. These factors give the asfour crystal recognition as being an incredibly luxurious crystal, along with having exceptional clarity given the lack of inclusions, bubbles, and other blemishes. when a piece receives this crystal as its eye, light from the other side is shape shifted and put into focus as physical energy in our space.

broken mirror eye

When a piece receives its sight through mirror, each piece is hand broken into the desired shape. as i catch my reflection through the jagged raw edges of broken mirror, flashes of the broken dreams throughout my life reflect back, but this time, in perfect harmony..surrounded by beauty caught in its web. all is as it should be. a delicate dance.

Throughout my life I have always retreated to nature. In the blooms of my favorite rose, I witness the fragility of beauty. Rebirth and the cleansing promise of tomorrow in the rainstorm. Health and healing in my vegetable garden. The warmth and power in fires dance. The tangible vastness of the universe in a New Mexico sunset. The tactile, childlike experience of sand. Grounding, old mother trees bestowing their wisdom and warmth through an earthen forest bath. The sweetest melodic notes from the chirping birds out my window.
Nature is the ultimate artist, creator, healer, and my forever muse.
While it’s a fallacy to believe that I can adequately depict the Elements…I do hope you hear the whispers