Artist Bio
Jill Herlands came to metalwork later in life by accident. She left a career as an agent in the music industry for marriage and to raise a daughter. After her daughter left for college, Herlands found herself in search of a hobby.
As a self-taught jewelry artist, Herlands has the freedom to make her own rules, and she does so with abandon. She uses hand fabrication to coax precious metals into abstract objects of adornment and is known to incorporate found objects, concrete, plastics, and rough gemstones into her designs.
Herlands possesses a balance and familiarity with what some might consider risk-taking; she trusts her instincts, innovation, and experimentation to inform her process.
Herlands’ award-winning work is featured in fashion magazines including recent editions of Bazaar, Paper, and Nylon. Her designs are carried in galleries and boutiques worldwide.
Jill Herlands currently lives and works in Hell’s Kitchen, New York City, and is still mesmerized by the power of