Ken Fury sculpts otherworldly shapes and organic organisms, like creatures, animals, spirits, and trees. Each piece of jewelry is a character with its own story that often shows growth, transformation, and rebirth. Ken's jewelry emerges from his interdisciplinary universe, carrying over the themes and visual symbolism of his paintings, as well as the dynamic energy, fluidity, sharp angles, and rhythmic momentum shaped by his background in dance and music.

Inspired by his roots, Ken honors his Nuevomexicano and Indigenous Genízaro heritage from southern Colorado and New Mexico. His work reflects centuries of cultural blending, incorporating Spanish silversmithing traditions, Indigenous symbolism, and turquoise craftsmanship. Through his original vision, Ken preserves and evolves these traditions.

Every piece of jewelry is handmade by Ken using traditional metalsmithing techniques such as hand-fabrication, carving, and lost-wax casting. He does not use CAD, 3D printing, or AI. He began teaching himself in 2006 and later studied at Studio Jewelers Ltd. in Manhattan, graduating in 2009. Since then, he has developed a distinctive style focused on one-of-a-kind and limited-edition fine art jewelry. He works with the finest ethically sourced metals, precious stones, fossils, and rare gems, including turquoise mined from his home area in the American Southwest. 

Ken makes each piece with the utmost attention to detail to ensure its durability, wearability, and originality. His jewelry and paintings have been exhibited in galleries and museums and featured in publications. He currently resides in New York City, where he creates all of his artwork and jewelry.

To me, jewelry is more than adornment; it is a vessel carrying cultures, memories, and visions into the future. Through symbols, stories, and stones, each piece becomes a powerful talisman shaped by the elements of the earth, the spirit, and the imagination.

I make all of my pieces by hand, either through hand fabrication, which involves making the piece from metal and soldering, or lost wax casting, which involves carving the design out of wax and casting it into the desired metal. Both are ancient techniques, with lost-wax casting dating back over 6,000 years and hand fabrication developing later. They originated in civilizations like the Mesopotamians, Indus Valley people, Egyptians, and Chinese, and were independently developed by Indigenous cultures in the Americas. 

Today, creating jewelry by hand is a rare art. Most jewelry is designed with 3D modeling software, printed, and mass-produced using low-quality materials, fueling fast fashion and environmental harm. My approach is different. I believe the practice of making jewelry by hand is sacred, with each piece carrying the artist’s energetic imprint in a way no machine or imitation can replicate.

The video above shows one of my hand-carved pieces coming to life from start to finish. Thank you for visiting my website and supporting handmade art. I hope you find something here that speaks to you and accompanies you on your path.

— Ken Fury