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Jennie Bennett

@hotspice

Disciplines

Jewelry

Lives and Works

78704-2023

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About

From an early age, I loved making things with my sign painter grandfather, who introduced me to hands-on craftsmanship. By age nine with my very own hand tool set for Christmas, I was off creating everything from plywood boxes, boats, a car, a top hat to a mini air traffic control panel with a microphone and dial phone all out of poster board and my mom’s jar of sewing buttons. Those DIY projects weren’t just fun—they taught me problem-solving, patience, and the joy of creating something from nothing. Fast forward through a decade of performing as a singer/songwriter and honing my entrepreneurial skills, those early experiences all came full circle. Today, I channel that same passion into handcrafting unique jewelry—a perfect blend of creativity, storytelling, and artistry.

Artist Statement

Rooted in organic forms and guided by a less-is-more philosophy, I create hand-fabricated jewelry that balances color, light and texture. Clean lines and sculptural curves are designed in Sterling Silver and 14k Gold Fill, accented by carefully chosen gemstones. Using traditional metalsmithing techniques — torch fabrication and hammered cold forging, I explore tension between refinement and rawness. My work draws from the stark geometry of the American Southwest and the disciplined elegance of mid-century modern design, merging natural forms with architectural restraint. Each piece is conceived as a wearable object of quiet strength — understated yet intentional — inviting the wearer into a relationship with material, light, and form.

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Festival Artist