maker, seeker, observer
i found that the only way for me to speak most honestly, the only way for me to navigate through my own life and connect with others deeply, was to get down to this making of adornment and metal objects myself from beginning to end.
i love working from raw materials - tools at the ready. i can direct the work from beginning to end, finding myself in a beautiful flow where it all comes together. let's not be naive though, there is much in the way of agonizing cognitive participation in the process.
we have lived, yes? and this wear and tear on our hearts and bodies has made us more. just as we develop a personal patina, the metal i work with is treated to different means to reflect and honor this process.
this work i do is intentional -
in our present world, feelings of vulnerability are common. i hope that these pieces will make you feel more empowered, will help you move through the trials, and discover the joy and love that are ever-present in life if you live with a very rewarding (and terrifyingly) open heart.
my offering bowls, plaques and book evolved gradually. growing in size and design, they are a source of great satisfaction. for as they are my offering to you, you are then able to make offerings of your own.
in metta
mary jane
