Max's

“Elements that are drawn from very different environments in which I have lived come together in this work. The motif of sensual curls has always been with me, but the imagery has been shaped by diverse sources. These include exposure to the art of Nepal and Tibet as a Fulbright scholar, my neighborhood in brownstone Brooklyn filled with wrought iron, and my fascination with Asian textile design. My other passion, dance, has led me to create a collection of jewelry that creates a stage presence for the wearer, letting them feel transformed by wearing these pieces. The processes used in this work include forging, chasing and repousee, and the materials are a combination of 18k gold and blackened silver.”