Susanne Henry
Jeweller
Published: 10.08.2025
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Susanne Henry is an American jewelry artist and metalsmith, in Chicago. She graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Industrial Design. Susanne works primarily in steel adapting traditional jewelry techniques and forms. She is a self-taught artist who has exhibited in many juried and curated exhibitions, including MAD About Jewelry at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City.Statement
As part of my work in steel, I gravitate toward explorations in chain-making translated into wearable jewelry forms. I explore material and technique, structure, form, rhythm, scale, and movement. My most well-known series, Paperchain, is inspired by the construction paper and tape chains remembered from childhood. I continue to create new pieces in the series exploring both the interconnectivity of chain and the selective application of gold onto steel. Since the pandemic, I have explored the Coily Chain series made from wire. It was a response to both the “work from home” movement and an exploration into the organized chaos that is wavy curly hair.My work as a Jewelry Artist is rooted in a love for design ideals, art, fashion; and the belief in craftsmanship and focus. I frequently take on challenges, and much of what I create evolves from there. A challenge can be technical, material, or conceptual. I gravitate to working with steel, liberating me from the preciousness of traditional materials, and putting the emphasis on the art of it. Steel provides the advantages of exploration and experimentation, light weight and strength. It challenges me to create something thoughtful and compelling out of an industrial material.
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