Caitie Sellers

"My industrial, feminine jewelry is inspired by the urban landscape. It is meant to make you feel both playful and powerful. "

Caitie Sellers is fascinated with the hidden workings of cities: the beautiful, efficient design that is so ubiquitous as to be almost ignored. Her work is informed by her sense of place and her observations of the many cities in which she's lived. She draws from themes of urbanization, infrastructure, and architecture.

Utilizing traditional silversmithing techniques, Sellers's handmade work revolves around a unique combination of industrial copper mesh and sterling silver. She has developed a method of joining the mesh to solid silver, creating fluid, transparent forms that are surprisingly light. Each piece has a matte black patina and is brushed and polished in places to highlight its depth and texture.

Caitie Sellers attended Virginia Commonwealth University, where she received a BFA in craft/material studies. After graduating, she continued her education by traveling, assisting other jewelry artists, and attending workshops across the country.