Spragwerks | USA
Rich's prior career as a heavy duty diesel mechanic, as well as his upbringing in the post-industrial wasteland of Northeastern New Jersey, clearly informs Rich's aesthetic. His work explores the tense intersection of the organic by the industrial, and particularly the consumption of one by the other.
In 1994 Rich started by taking jewelry classes at SVA in NYC, purely out of curiosity... Much to his surprise during those classes something clicked inside and he started a life long journey.
Taking workshops along the way and always designing and making jewelry, SPRAGWERKS was formed in 2002. Each piece of SPRAGWERKS Jewelry goes through Rich's hands, all pieces are cast in the USA and hand finished by Rich himself.Because of the "hands on approach" to making jewelry each piece is unique. And all pieces are cast on an as needed basis and some are 100% handmade. A strong work ethic and an eye for detail ensures the highest quality, SPRAGWERKS is made to last a more than lifetime.
Rich is 36 and currently lives and works out of Echo Park, L.A.- |
