Jaydan Moore
Born into a family of multi-generational tombstone makers, Jaydan Moore’s practice is rooted in the concepts of heritage and communal memory. His work focuses on the objects we use to commemorate significant life events, often deconstructing and reassembling found metal ware. Moore earned his MFA and MA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His work is held in prestigious permanent collections, including SFMOMA, the Carnegie Museum of Art, and the National Gallery of Victoria.
Jennifer Younger
Based in Sitka, Alaska, Jennifer Younger is a Tlingit artist of the Eagle Kaagwaantaan clan. Her jewelry is a dialogue between traditional formline design, spruce root basketry patterns, and the raw texture of metal. Eschewing pre-made patterns, Younger freehand engraves every piece to ensure each is unique. Her excellence in the field is marked by a Rasmuson Foundation Fellowship and multiple "Best in Show" awards at the Celebration Northwest Coast Juried Art Show (2022, 2024). In 2024, she was named Jeweler of the Year at the Indigenous Fashion Arts Gala.
Maria Cristalli
With over thirty years of experience, Maria Cristalli is a master blacksmith whose work bridges the gap between traditional craft and modern design. Acquiring her skills through rigorous apprenticeships, she now specializes in hand-forged architectural ironwork, furnishings, and sculpture. Her practice is defined by the application of centuries-old techniques to contemporary gates, railings, and hardware. Cristalli’s work has been exhibited at the National Ornamental Metal Museum and featured on HGTV’s Modern Masters.
Ana María Jiménez
Ana María Jiménez is a multi-disciplinary artist, jeweler, and architect whose studio, Taller sin Borde, explores the intersection of spatial design and the human body. She holds an MA in Fine Arts and an undergraduate degree in Architecture from the Universidad Nacional de Colombia. Since 2009, she has expanded her technical jewelry expertise through international studies in the UK, Spain, and Colombia. Her work has been exhibited globally, including prominent shows in Portugal, Argentina, Brazil, and the United States.
Demitra Thomloudis
Demitra Thomloudis is an internationally recognized studio jeweler and Associate Professor at the University of Georgia. Her research-driven practice investigates how jewelry can express the relationship between a person and their environment. Her work has been showcased at the Museum of Arts and Design (New York) and the Benaki Museum (Athens). Thomloudis’ pieces are represented in the permanent collections of the Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum and the Musée Espace Solidor.
