Jordan 2024

Photograph of a silver ring with a stone on a black background.
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Photograph of a silver ring with a green stone on a black surface.
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A silver ring with two sea glass stones on a dark reflective surface.
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Photograph of a silver ring with a pale green stone on a black surface.
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Photograph of a silver star-shaped ring on a black surface.
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A silver ring with cluster beads sits on a black reflective surface against a dark background.
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A photograph of two silver rings with citrus-slice motifs resting on a black surface.
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Photograph of three silver rings with half-circle designs on a dark, reflective surface.
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Photograph of a silver ring with a green sea glass stone on a black surface.
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Photograph of a silver ring with a green stone on a black surface.
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Photograph of a silver ring with a green sea glass stone on a black surface.
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Photograph of a silver ring on a dark reflective surface.
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A silver ring with an eye design rests on a black stand.
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Photograph of a silver ring with interconnected loops on a black reflective surface.
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Photograph of a silver pendant with a gemstone on a black background.
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A photograph of two asymmetrical earrings with sea glass and silver on a dark background.

A metalsmith student at University of San Diego Jordan’s residency began May 22, 2024. Her program was tailored to give her time to work on projects in the studio between university semesters. It also incorporated intern like tasks like assisting with students and working on social media components.

Louis 2021

An intricately carved golden bracelet held securely in a silver ball vise on a workbench.
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Photograph of a person shading an intricate bracelet on a jeweler's block.
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A hand holding an ornate gold bracelet encrusted with blue stones.
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Photograph of a silver chain-like necklace on a black mannequin.

For part of 2021, SilverWorks was still closed due to Covid. Lewis continued to have access to the studios and continued to help with Covid protection preparation. Later in the year once we finally opened, he helped support  our other 2021 resident Claire Busch.

Louis 2020

Close-up photograph of a hand holding a small, intricate, silver geometric donut..
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Photograph of a hand holding a small, shiny metal baby rattle.
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A hand holds a delicate silver wireframe sculpture over a workbench with tools.
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A person holds a diamond-encrusted paperclip-shaped pendant over a jewelry workbench.
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Photograph of a silver spiked necklace on a black mannequin.
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Photograph of a workshop bench with tools, wooden crafts, and hanging lights.
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Photograph of a metalworking tool clamped to a stack of tiles on a workbench.
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A copper jewelry piece resting on a wooden partition under a round paper lantern.
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Interior photograph of a jewelry store featuring a clear acrylic protective barrier on a checkout desk.
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A person crouches in a ceiling opening, holding an air filter.

During the Covid lockdown days, local rules meant there could only be one person in our studios at a time. That meant we were shut down for classes and open studio. Louis spent hours in Studio 2 honing his skills, and also helping SilverWorks prepare for reopening with safety measures in place.