Hi! I’m Alex- the guy behind all of this work. My “about me” page has always been somewhat of a mystery as to how I approach it. Do I make it like a resume? A CV? A description of what I do? Is it bad to have it be written in first person? Well, I finally decided to make it be a look into my values, what makes me tick, and why I do what I do.

So who am I? Some history and relevant information: I grew up with a strong interest in the visual arts and music and attended Berklee College of Music, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Music Performance. My passion for object-making was rekindled in my post-college years after my pursuit of a career as a musician. I eventually focused on creating one-of-a-kind custom straight razors after life brought me to Providence, RI. I was mostly self taught throughout my years spent making razors. I never expected to find myself making knives, but over time my thirst for knowledge and my desire to create led me to work in many mediums, including wood, welding, metal fabrication, and most recently fine jewelry.

Jewelry wasn’t on my radar for most of my life besides wearing simple earrings. At some point in time though, I wanted to be able to express myself more and saw that jewelry could be that outlet for me. I couldn’t easily find anything that spoke to me however, and if I did, I usually couldn’t afford it. I knew that I could learn to make it though! So I started to take in all the information I could find in the world of adornment! There has been a lot of trial and error, research, questions, conversations, and desire to get to where I am now.

In addition to my artistic background, I think a lot about how to make a difference in this world. I’m not sure yet if jewelry is what will allow me to have the most impact, but I want to at least be outspoken about my values and the things I care about with my audience. In the simplest terms, I believe that every human has a right to the things that keep us alive, and every human should have autonomy over their own bodies. Food, water, shelter, safety… no one should be holding those things above us.

I see so much wrongdoing in the world, and while I know I’ve not been perfect myself, the current empires that are built on capitalism, settler colonialism, slavery, authoritarianism, military-industrial complex, greed, and ego have plunged many artists, myself included, into a time of depression and anxiety. We carry on though, mostly through our need to create; to be a beacon of light in the darkness. My hypothetical blinders are off (I’ve never really been one to wear them!) and I pay attention to the world. I cannot un-see the suffering, the racism, the way our governments protect their own interests rather than the people they are meant to serve… it all has affected me deeply, and there’s no coming back from that I suppose. We are all connected.

So I will continue to be outspoken. I will continue to speak for the people who are kept from speaking for themselves. I will continue to oppose the systems that are in place to oppress those who are unjustly treated. And I hope you will choose to do the same. All that being said, I am excited to share my work with you! So, please- enjoy!