Connie Ulrich

"I continually seek inspiration, as I move through life, observing the beauty within natural surroundings, architectural forms and found objects." "

Connie Ulrich's jewelry expresses her deep connection with the natural beauty of her Tennessee mountain farm and her childhood playground along the shores of Lake Michigan. Her work is organic in its evolution, unpretentious, and refined. The juxtaposition of diamonds and pebbles, sticks and stones is explored to create artistic and masterful pieces of jewelry.

Each piece is hand fabricated. A variety of materials are used from platinum,18k gold, sterling silver, diamonds, to rusted steel and pebbles. The work is textured using a rolling mill or hammers, and shaped with various other hand tools. Some pieces are then oxidized, satin finished to accent texture and create depth in the surfaces.

The passion and love of art metals began for Connie Ulrich in high school and has continued through her 35 year career. She continues to seek inspiration and innovation through the attendance of master workshops throughout the country. Ulrich has been an instructor at notable workshops throughout the Southeast since 2000.