UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS

Kaka (for dad) 2019, on view at Icons at Play during New York Jewelry Week

Reception: Friday, November 22nd 6-9pmThursday, November 21st 11:00 am - 7:00 pmFriday, November 22nd 11:00 am - 9:00 pmSaturday, November 23rd 11:00 am - 7:00 pmFor more information, click here — **Reception: Friday, November 22nd** 6-9pm
**Thursday, November 21st** 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
**Friday, November 22nd** 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
**Saturday, November 23rd** 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
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Souvenir of Projection - 2 (wavy) on view starting December 13th at Alliages Contemporary Art Jewelry in Lille, France.For more information, click here — Souvenir of Projection - 2 (wavy) on view starting December 13th at Alliages Contemporary Art Jewelry in Lille, France.
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IN PRINT

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Refigural Issue 2.

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ONGOING

I am now represented by INTRO, a new gallery in Amsterdam dedicated to supporting emerging talent in the International jewelry world. For more information, click here

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Valerie James and Luke Towne, pictured here with a selection of work from the new gallery, are the first RISD graduates who will run INTRO. Valerie is wearing the necklace Flute and Gather by Kelly Temple (San Diego State University) and Luke is wea… — Valerie James and Luke Towne, pictured here with a selection of work from the new gallery, are the first RISD graduates who will run INTRO. Valerie is wearing the necklace *Flute and Gather* by Kelly Temple (San Diego State University) and Luke is wearing Estonian Academy of the Arts graduate Merlin Meremaa’s necklace *On the Verge of Fragility II.*

MASTER'S THESIS EXHIBITION, ULTRA-MEMENTO: APRIL 30-MAY 10

I am pleased to announce my Master’s Thesis Exhibition, Ultra-Memento, will be on-view at the University Gallery at San Diego State University from April 30th to May 10th. The reception will be held May 10th from 6-9pm. For images of the work, and to learn more about the exhibition, please click here.

PERMANENT VACATION MINI SERIES ON WEBSHOP! →

This series was created as miniature versions of my most recent wearable artwork. It is about having nostalgia for a place that doesn't exist. Each piece is hand made, one-of-a-kind, and has its own interesting visual properties.

SDSU JEWELRY SALE AND OPPORTUNITY DRAWING!!!!

We cordially invite you to attend a special preview of the SDSU Jewelry Students Co-op Annual Sale. There is a lot of exciting new work from the grads and undergrads alike!
If you are not in the area, please check out our Opportunity Drawing website for a chance to win the earrings pictured!!! http://www.sdsujewelrycoop.org/
Please join us in the Jewelry and Metalwork Studio, Art North 402 from 5p - 8p.
Reserved parking spaces will be located in Lot 14 (map attached).

The sale will continue on:
11/15 - 11/16
10am - 3pm
Foyer of the Jackson Gallery, 5th Floor, Art South
(no reserved parking - please be sure to buy a permit!)

AND
@Friday Night Liberty
12/2
5pm - 9pm
Liberty Station
Barracks 15
Stuido 207
2750 Historic Decatur Road
San Diego, CA 92106

FLORA... AND SOME FAUNA AT THE BALTIMORE JEWELRY CENTER

I am pleased to be part of the show, Flora... and Some Fauna at the Baltimore Jewelry Center this summer! It will be on view June 10 – July 29, with an opening reception June 10 from 6 - 9pm.

From cave paintings and illuminated manuscripts to Art Nouveau objects and still lifes, flora and fauna have been a continuous theme in our visual culture. It is only logical that plants and animals play such a large role in the decorative arts. Humans have a strong connection to other living organisms, we rely on one another for emotional and physical nourishment. Sometimes that relationship is comforting, other times threatening. This connection may be what leads us to adorn our surroundings and ourselves with flora and fauna.

Flora…and Some Fauna is an exhibition that will look at current representations of plants and animals in contemporary jewelry.

EARRINGS 3 AT VELVET DA VINCI

I'm happy to be a part of the group exhibition, Earrings 3 at Velvet da Vinci gallery, which opens April 15, from 6-8pm! Lots of really great friends and jewelers are in this show- to see the pieces, click here.

RING MAKEOVER

I recently had the honor of re-purposing an engagement ring! Here are pictures of the process, from the original ring, to the finished piece!

TRUNK SHOW DEC 4!

I'm pleased to announce I will be having a trunk show at the Menil Collection Bookstore Friday, December 4th from 6-8pm! Come say hi, and join us for light bites from Bistro Menil! The bookstore is located across from the Menil Collection, on 1520 Sul Ross st. HTX. Click here to RSVP to the facebook event.

Dia de los Muertos Gala and Silent Auction at Lawndale Art Center, Oct 23!

For the second year in a row, I have donated a retablo for the Dia de los Muertos Gala and Silent Auction to benefit the Lawndale Art Center! The gala is super fun, and a great opportunity to snag some inexpensive artwork! Over the past few years, we have won a few outstanding pieces at this event! Click here to see the retablos for auction!

Lately I have been intrigued by artificial grottoes- my retablo is a large-scale version of a jewelry piece I have been working on.

OPENING FOR COURSE OF ACTION FRIDAY, MAY 29!!!

Last year I took a 3D design workshop at the Glassell School of Art from a fantastic teacher, artist, and friend, Nathan Dube. After the course, I was able to apply some of my (limited) 3D rendering skills to create forms I could not have done by hand. The piece below, which utilizes these forms is included in the current exhibition, Course of Action: 50 Years of Jewelry and Enamel at the Glassell School of Art. The opening is Friday, May 29, from 5:30-8:00pm at the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft.

TRUNK SHOW AT SNAG CONFERENCE BOSTON, MAY 23!

This year at the Society of North American Goldsmith's Conference (SNAG) in Boston, I will be participating in the trunk show! Over 70 artists participate- should be a good time! It is on Saturday, May 23rd from 4:30-6:30pm, at Boston's Park Plaza Hotel.

67 FACETS AT THE MASSACHUSETTS COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN

I am happy to be traveling back to Boston for the SNAG Conference this year, and to participate in 67 Facets, an exhibition showcasing the work of 67 students, alumni, and faculty from the jewelry and metalsmithing department at MassArt. The show is held in the Student Life Gallery in the Kennedy Building, reception Saturday, May 23, 3-6pm.

SPRING BODEGA APRIL 11, 2-7PM!!!!!

Bodega is happening this Saturday! We had so much fun last December that we are so excited to share our handmade goods, along with beverages and tunes from Seize the Beat once again! Location: Houston Foundry 1712 Burnett st. See our facebook page: Bodega!

LAST CHANCE FOR MAPPED, URBAN ECOLOGIES, AND SOME GREAT ARTICLES

It's your last chance to check out Mapped: A Survey of Houston Contemporary Jewelry and Metalwork (closes April 8) and Urban Ecologies (closes April 12)!!!!

Here is a really great review of Urban Ecologies from Glasstire, written by Sandra Zalman: http://glasstire.com/2015/03/17/urban-ecologies-at-galveston-art-center/ I was great to be a part of a multi-disciplinary show, and Sandra's shout-out to decorative arts (my work) was exciting: "Walker and Wellen’s inclusion of decorative arts alongside paintings, collage and digital imagery is an unusual and smart decision that expands the idea of ecology with reference to both the arts landscape and the landscape of the body".

Here are some articles about Mapped: Swamplot Houstonia Mag

MAPPED: A SURVEY OF CONTEMPORARY JEWELRY AND METALWORK

I am really pleased to be a part of this great jewelry show, showcasing Houston-based metalsmiths who created work based on our great city. At Houston Community College Central Art Gallery, 3517 Austin st, through April 8. The gallery will be closed March 14-22 for Spring break.

URBAN ECOLOGIES AT GALVESTON ARTS CENTER FEB 28 - APRIL 12

I am happy to be a part of the group show, Urban Ecologies, curated for Galveston Arts Center by Anna Walker and Laura Wellen of Barometry Projects- a new, Houston-based curatorial initiative www.barometryprojects.org . Urban Ecologies will be on view February 28 - April 12, the opening is Saturday, February 28 from 6-8pm.

IMPRESSIONS- THE PERMANENT AT ALLIAGES

Impressions- The Permanent exhibition opens this Saturday, February 7th at Alliages in Lille, France! Four of my pieces from the Romantic Tendencies series will be on display until December 2015.

HOLIDAY BODEGA DECEMBER 7!!!!!

Please visit us this Sunday for curated pop up filled with genuine goods for you and yours. Featuring work from a select group of Houston designers, makers and artists.

Angel Oloshove
ChrisRann Jewelry
Corey Ackelmire Metalwork
Evens
Katie Edwards
Jed Foronda
Julia Gabriel
Leslie Shershow
Nathan Dube
Olga Starostina
Olga Tarasova
Oudvark
Studio WAC
Susannah Mira
Weird Wear

We're happy to be hosting food from Sparrow, drinks from Deep Eddy, and vinyl tunes from Sieze the Beat!

Events will ensue between 2:00 and 7:00 on Sunday, December 7th at the Houston Foundry. Come have a drink on us and shop the best of Houston.

DESIGNCRAFT SATURDAY DEC 6, 10AM-5PM!!!

Winter Holiday Art Market! November 21-23.

I'll have a table at WHAM this weekend! Friday 6-10pm (fun party! $10 entrance fee), Saturday 11am-8pm (free), and Sunday 11am-4pm (free).