vita

1991-2009

I grew up in rural Vermont. The resulting close connection to nature and animals still shapes my art today.

In the 11th grade, I lived in Ecuador for a year. My fascination with the Virgin Mary and icon art stems from this time.

2009-2013

Bachelor of Fine Art, Focus: feminist art.
Second Major. Anthropology, Focus: modern cultures, Syracuse University, Syracuse NY

Director of the art gallery “Spark Contemporary Art Space”, Syracuse NY

2013-2020

Moved to Germany, the country known for high quality craftsmanship and the best apprenticeship system in the world.

Training as a gold and silversmith, Goldsmith Alius, Cologne-Rodenkirchen. Richard-Riemerschmid Trade School

Three-time winner of the Carnival Orden competition: “Fest in Gold”

Gold and silversmith Master, Chamber of Hand Work, Cologne Germany

2020 - Present

Participation in the group exhibition "Simply Sustainable". Museum of Applied Arts Cologne.

The foundation of my company DAMM MMXX