Inside Metalwerx

Sessin Durgham was introduced to jewelry making in his sophomore year in high school, by a teacher who taught their students strict basic silversmithing. Metal techniques came easy to him and he continued to expand his skills and knowledge in college and received a BFA in Jewelry and Metalsmithing.  By the 1980’s Sessin was graduated […]

Since a very young age, Steven Parker has been drawn to working with metals and creating jewelry. While in college studying music at Columbia University, he began to explore the world of jewelry making through books he found in the discount section of his local bookstore. Through his exploration, he found a book on 16th […]

Spending most of her life by the Mediterranean has greatly influenced Ruta Reifen’s aesthetic and the work that she creates. Her Israeli heritage also informs her unique design approach. Ruta identifies forms from the sea as symbolizing splendor and happiness. These forms, with their flowing lines, and endless shapes and colors, are the source of […]

Peter Evonuk’s approach to metal is one of utilitarianism and reinvention. His source materials are often products designed for basic societal needs (lamps, teapots, etc) and he repurposes their form and intention to create a new compositional framework for his creations. His methods span a broad range of techniques in metal including raising and forming, […]