Dacia Hesiak
I began working with metal in 2011 during my decades-long graphic design career. Metalsmithing gave me an outlet to produce tangible designs after years developing digital marketing content. I draw inspiration from my surroundings (and sometimes the critters I encounter) along with the moon, music, and the meanderings of my mind while running and running around. When I am not at the bench or running around, I might also be found down many a rabbit hole (either nose in a book or in my head) on topics of esoterica, art + jewelry history, gemstones, and archaeology relating to any and all of the them.
I would describe my work as timeless or, perhaps, even from another time (like, maybe something dug up out of the ground after hundreds of years) and maybe a little on-trend, yet trendless. I make pieces that speak to me - pieces I want to wear myself - but, I hope, also speak to you that you want to wear, too!!
GIA AJP
Applied Jewelry Professional Diploma from the Gemological Institute of America
COMAG Board Member at Large
Central Oregon Metal Arts Guild
SNAG Member
Society of North American Goldsmiths
