I create one-of-a-kind jewelry using sustianably collected organic materials. I am from rural San Lorenzo, Nicaragua, where exploring the surrounding forest and mountains I learned about different varieties of nuts, seeds, and woods, and discovered the beauty of nature’s detail. My work honors nature through its design and process – all of my renewable materials are organic and metals are recycled. As a trained archaeologist, I gained a deeper appreciation for the ancestral and cultural uses of seeds and nuts for jewelry and adornment.

My artistic process begins by collecting seeds and fallen wood from the forest floor. I dry, clean and cure, carve, sand, and inlay to create one-of-a-kind necklaces, earrings, and rings. I incorporate sterling silver inlay into many of my pieces, using ancient symbols and Mayan numerology.  My work reflects my cultural heritage and nature, while experimenting with new elements of design and innovative use of natural materials. I am inspired by the natural patterns and textures that I discover in the materials. No two pieces are exactly alike.

I moved from Nicaragua to Louisville, Kentucky in 2005 with my wife Amy where we collaborate to sell my work as Naturaleza Organic Jewelry on-line and at local retailers and art fairs. I also work as an archaeologist and enjoy sharing my culture through music.

 I am a member of the Kentucky Craft Marketing Program, Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen and the Louisville Artisans Guild. I work as an archaeologist, play Latin American folk music with Applatin, and I'm social justice activist.