In Bloom - Stacey Krantz

Please stop by the gallery to see a rotating collection of available work by local artist Stacey Krantz!

Artist Statement: "A very curious child, I spent endless hours outside my parents’ Maryland home in the woods and gardens exploring and discovering. Later this curiosity led me as far as the pristine Equatorial Rainforest of Gabon (as Peace Corps Volunteer) to the stark desert of New Mexico (as an Indian Pueblo Youth Worker) and finally back to the seasons of Maryland. These experiences reinforced and diversified my sensitivity to the natural world and inspire the shape, line, form and function I incorporate into my designs.

It is hard to live in New Mexico and not be touched by the jewelry industry. This reality merged with the stark beauty of the high desert one night at a party. It was an opportunity in the form of Ron Winters an Archeologist and Master Goldsmith with a handle bar mustache. After my incessant questioning he graciously offered to teach me his craft of metalsmithing. An informal apprenticeship ensued and my lifelong commitment to jewelry, design and entrepreneurship began. Stacey studied under Shana Kroiz at the Maryland Institute College of Art Jewelry Program and Blaine Lewis at The New Approach School.

This beginning has resulted in many collections of jewelry which tend to be minimalist and simply intended for the wearer to feel beautiful and appreciated. In 2010 in collaboaration with artist Jenifer Nicodemus InBloom Jewlery was born. We travel the country participating in arts festivals and flower shows. Our deepest desire is for the pieces to reflect beauty in all its forms and help the wearer, as well as appreciative observers, to remember beauty everywhere. I hope that you’ll find them so. Enjoy!"

Our collection is ALWAYS changing. So please stop by to see what's current as the website can not always keep up with the speed of sales.