Artists Statement- Joe Worley
Inspired by the techniques and traditions of the old world master jewelry artisans,
“I hold craftsmanship and integrity of design execution above all else. Applying this ideal to each hand fabricated work of art I create. Each part reflecting a complete synthesis of design, with the unseen areas finished out as painstakingly as the expected surfaces. As a craftsman, I feel it just isn’t done until it is finished.
My love of the process and discovery of shaping precious metal with hand tools is combined with a love of design. Carrying my distinct voice in an era where technology is more common than skill.”
2013 AGTA Specrtum Design Award winner (Platinum Innovation in the Classical Division)
Published in the MJSA Journal "At The Bench" February 2013
Published in the January 2013 & March 2012 "From The Bench" by Stuller
M.J.S.A Vision Awards-entrant
Saul Bell Design Contest-entrant
A.G.T.A Spectrum Awards-entrant
M.J.S.A, Seattle Metals Guild, American Craft Council,AGTA member