Made With Fire
Denali is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Minnesota and Colorado. They graduated with their BFA in 2020 from the University of Wyoming and apprenticed as a fine jeweler under their uncle in Minneapolis.
Though their interests are varied, they always return to the connection between the ever changing landscape and self as their inspiration. Denali often addresses the futuristic in their work. By combining new techniques and old ones: CAD design with traditional wax carving, lab created stones with sentimental metal, they attempt to convey the hope we have for the future with the humanity that surrounds us.
And also, for some reason, they are unable to stop carving fish.
Classes and Community
Upcoming:
Champlevé day class at Silverpeak Jewelry Arts: May 17th
Colorado Metalsmithing Association Annual Conference July 18
https://www.coloradometalsmiths.org/
For updates on classes, follow Denali on their social pages.