Ingot Rings

Elliot Keeley

Jun 5

Written By Baltimore Jewelry Center

Rings by Elliot Keeley

Year:

2024

Materials:

Sterling silver

Dimensions:

Size 6.5

Notable Techniques:

sand casting, patina

Featured In:

Charms From Charm City

Photograph: Elliot Keeley

Elliot Keeley is an artist and metalsmith from Raleigh, North Carolina. He earned a BFA with a concentration in metalsmithing and jewelry design from Appalachian State University. From 2017 to 2019, he was a Core Fellow at Penland School of Craft, where he honed his technical skills and explored interdisciplinary approaches to making.

Elliot’s work incorporates a diverse range of materials and processes, including, drawing, painting, and collage, while maintaining a strong foundation in metal. His practice is rooted in material exploration and craftsmanship, often blending traditional techniques with experimental applications. Through his work, he investigates themes of memory, personal narratives, and material relationships.

Currently based in Baltimore, Maryland, Elliot serves as the Studio and Program Manager at the Baltimore Jewelry Center, a non-profit educational space dedicated to contemporary jewelry and metalsmithing. In this role, he oversees studio operations, supports emerging artists, and helps develop programming that fosters creativity and technical growth within the community. He is passionate about expanding access to craft education and creating opportunities for makers to engage with metalwork in new and meaningful ways.

Elliot continues to exhibit his work nationally and remains active in the craft community, participating in workshops and collaborative projects that push the boundaries of traditional metalsmithing.

Learn More about Elliot Keeley here.

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