As an art student at San Diego State University, Kathleen Maley studied metalsmithing and jewelry making in 1994. After graduating with a degree in Applied Design in Metal, she moved to San Francisco where she began her career assembling and producing jewelry for an established costume jeweler. Kathleen soon joined an artist cooperative, and began to create jewelry in a different vein, fusing the dramatic palette of pressed glass with the luster of precious metal. Working now in her Mission District studio, she continues to design and make jewelry, and exhibits in shows and galleries across the country.
Artist Statement
"My work is very playful. I enjoy the process of making jewelry, and I think that comes through in my designs. Although I explore several different themes in my work, all of my pieces relate to each other in some way: some by shape and color, others by their kinetic qualities when worn on the body. Color and movement play an integral part in the personality of my pieces, giving them a sense of liveliness and whimsy. In designing, I aim for a balance of form and function. I want to create jewelry that will engage and delight the wearer."
-- Kathleen Maley
