Virginia-based studio jeweler Gabriel Ofiesh seeks to create the unexpected in his designs. Using precious metal forms, fine gems, and small diamonds, he aspires to find rhythm and balance in each piece. Having no formal education in metalworking or jewelry design gave him the opportunity to use tools and materials in untraditional ways, and to develop his design sense separate from an instructor’s influence. Though he focuses on maintaining design continuity and still enjoys using tools in an unconventional manner, the driving force behind his practice lies in the pursuit of the next aha moment.
