I’m a Belgian born graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts, Berchem, Antwerp. I have lived and worked in Belgium, France and the USA. I maintain a studio in Belgium and continue to develop my skills through workshops and collaborations.
I travel extensively and I try to incorporate elements of different cultures into my work. I love to investigate new or unconventional materials and techniques and create contemporary, innovative pieces of jewelry (unique pieces or limited editions).
My work has been exhibited in different countries and publications. It is represented in museums and private collections.
Education
MFA Jewelry design, Academy of Fine Arts, Berchem, Antwerp, Belgium BFA Jewelry design, Academy of Fine Arts, Berchem, Antwerp, Belgium MA translator, University of Antwerp, Belgium
several workshops and classes
Exhibitions
2022
Exhibition "Mutantur Speciei", part of the art biennale, Botanical Garden Meise, B
Exhibition "The Red Carpet", gallery Pont en Plas, Ghent, B
2021
Exhibition "Pas de Deux", Antwerp, B
Exhibition "Contenant-Contenu", Baccarat, F
We are SNAG, online (SNAG,USA)
2020
Exhibition “White-out”, Munchen, D (postponed)
Exhibition “9 March”, Moscou and other cities, RU
Exhibition “LIEES”, Valencia, S, & Athens, GR (postponed)
Exhibition "Zomertentoonstelling", gallery Campo Campo, Antwerp, B
Exhibition, Mix Art gallery, Amsterdam, NL
Exhibition "The thing itself", Philadelphia, USA (postponed)
2019
Exhibition "Collectiva", Porto, Portugal
Exhibition "Wert-Voll", Dessau & Leipzig, Germany
Exhibition in Motion, Chicago, USA
Exhibition “Coming of Age”, Chicago, USA
Exhibition Pôle Bijou Baccarat, France (L’amour des voyages)
Exhibition “Liées”, Strasbourg, France & Barcelona, Spain
Exhibition “Myths”, Schmuck, Munich, Germany
Exhibition “Eye-wear”, Say What Gallery, Tannersville, USA
2018
Exhibition (in conjunction with photographer C. Wolf), Turnhout, Belgium
Exhibition Pôle Bijou Baccarat, France (Les rêves botaniques)
Exhibition Gallery Facéré, Seattle, USA (Unbound, Unexpected, Uncharted)
Travelling exhibition, Imagine Peace now, USA
2017
Exhibition in Motion, New Orleans, USA
Exhibition, Galerie Goutte de Terre, Paris , France
Travelling exhibition, Imagine Peace now, USA
Included in book: Imagine Peace now
3d Prize, Imagine Peace now, USA
book JAMS (Jewelry & Metalsmithing Survey) SNAG, USA
2016
Exhibition in Motion, Asheville, USA
“Myths”, Schmuck, Munich, Germany
2015
Christmas show, Friends of Carlotta, Zurich, Switzerland
“Show Point Final”, fashion and jewellery show, Antwerp, Belgium
Cooperation “Garnish”, (with Steve Shelby), travelling exhibition
MAS museum, Antwerp, Belgium
the Ransom Brooch Project, (Boris Bally)
“Where science meets art: Metals & Wearables at Artisan’s Asylum”, Boston
“Thisisabrooch”, Boston, MA, USA
Ceci n’est pas une broche (Platforma), Boston
My students”, book by Daniel Weinberger
Professional Affiliations
SNAG (Society of North American Goldsmiths)
CRAFTHAUS
AJF