Naturally inspired jewelry made to weather the changing tides.
Growing up on the coast of Maine it was extremely easy to be inspired by the natural beauty that surrounds you. I have always loved to create things with my hands and It was not till I graduated from art school that I was really able to hone my craft and create something that I can be proud of. Thus Andrew Xenos Original works was born. Whether I am creating work inspired by marine biology or sailing I am always committed to quality and craftsmanship. Each piece is hand carved, cast, and finished in the small ocean state of Rhode Island where I currently reside and comes with my 'Till Death Guarantee.'
My work is as much about the finished product as it is about investigating the inner workings of myself and the world around me. I was always interested in the natural world; exoskeletons and shells especially and It was not until I started Xenos Works that I really began investigating why. After many long hours of research I realized that it is the natural defense mechanisms that inspire my creations. The way in which such fragile and small creatures can thrive in such harsh environments is at the root of all my work. It becomes a wearable story of survival, adaptation and soldiering on.
