During select Free Thursdays at the KIA, we’re highlighting artists from the Gallery Shop. On July 31, join us in the Gallery Shop as Danielle Vincent shares her handmade jewelry.
About Ten26 Studio:
“I’ve been making jewelry for nearly 20 years, drawn to the challenge (and magic) of building forms by hand. Soldering is my happy place, and I love turning raw metal into one-of-a-kind pieces that feel personal and intentional. I teach metalsmithing at the KIA and have spent over a decade showing my work at professional juried art shows across the country. Every piece I create is a little celebration of detail, process, and individuality—made to be worn, loved, and lived in.
I’m drawn to unusual forms—whether it’s the curve of a petal, the jagged edge of stone, or the repeating lines in architecture. Organic or structural, these shapes spark ideas that evolve into jewelry with texture, movement, and a story.
Nature definitely plays a big role in my work, but it’s the details—the unexpected geometry, the way light hits a surface, the patterns hiding in plain sight—that really get me going. I translate those moments into pieces that feel both grounded and a little otherworldly.
Sustainability matters deeply to me. I work with recycled metals and consciously sourced stones because how something is made is just as important as what it becomes. I want my work to reflect respect—for the craft, the materials, and the world we live in.
Each piece I make is meant to be more than an accessory—it’s a small, wearable reminder of connection. To beauty, to place, and to the intricate details that often go unnoticed.”
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