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.

Sam 2022

A boy wearing safety goggles uses a torch to heat metal at a workshop table.
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Photograph of three people wearing masks, working at stools in a bright, purple-walled workshop.
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A boy wearing a face mask uses a small blowtorch at a craft table.
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Photograph of an abstract silver pendant with a blue boulder opal and small purple stones.
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Photo of a silver pendant with a green and light pink stone on a wooden surface.
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Photograph of a silver ring with a blue opal
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Photograph of a silver chain necklace with geometric shapes on a wooden surface.
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Photograph of a sea glass pendant on a black cord.
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A boy in a green shirt and white mask works on a long banner.
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Photograph of two young people applying a poster to a wall.

While honing some of the basic skills in silversmithing Sam’s design sense began to emerge. Often employing a fearless use of texture much of Sam’s work incorporates unusually shaped and hard to set stones always maintaining a sense of balance.

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.

Louis 2018

Photograph of a young artisan holding up a metal cylinder in a workshop.
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A close-up photograph of a person using a blowtorch to solder a metal cage.
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A hand holds a metal mesh cage over a wooden workbench with metal parts.
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Finished caged teapot
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Photo of two people watching a black metal forge on a tiled table outdoors.
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A person's face peers through the glowing, fiery opening of a black metal forge.
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A complex, radial mechanical device of interlocking brass and silver bars against a black background.
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A complex, radial mechanical device of interlocking brass and silver bars against a black background.
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A silver spoon with an ornate, caged handle on a white surface.

Continuing as a guest resident (Exnihilo Artist residency at SilverWorks), Louis continued to expand the boundaries of smithing exploring more techniques and creating more concept works like “Dilate.”