I use my studio as both a laboratory for research through experimentation and as a playground for creation. I push the boundaries of traditional techniques and reclaim the importance of playfulness as an inherent part of my processes. Because my jewelry pieces are made with non-traditional materials, each design requires me to invent new processes for that particular design. I am committed to the collaborative experience with my materials. I incorporate everyday objects into my creations to challenge myself materially and to infuse a sense of humor or irony into the final design. They are not just pieces of costume jewelry – they are conceptual, affordable and wearable artworks. My work always seems to perk the public?s curiosity and more often than not puts a smile on their face.

Fun Fact: I literally wrestled a water buffalo, and lived to tell the story.

Contact: info@vanessayanow.com