Robyn Kane

In 2004, I received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with an emphasis in Jewelry and Metalsmithing from Grand Valley State University.  The focus of my artwork has always revolved around wearable art made with metal. My fascination of communicating with art through the body began when I created an aluminum chain mail dress for my high school prom in 1999 and continued to grow throughout college.  The work for my senior thesis at GVSU was a series of metal adornments of unconventional scale worn on the body to serve as protection.

More recently my concentrations have been on fabricating distinctive jewelry ranging from pieces acceptable for everyday wear to more unique, sculptural pieces reserved for special occasions.  In addition to my studio work, I teach in the jewelry department at Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids.  Having the opportunity to share with others a subject that I am so passionate about has proven to be very rewarding.