Inspired by the environment around us…because life’s too short for bad jewelry. Beating metal into submission by what ever means possible. 

So how did I get here?
A few years ago I began searching my soul for some of those important questions in life…you know: why are we here?, what is our purpose in life?, where do my true talents in life lie?, etc. Around May 2004 I came to believe that my calling may be in jewelry design and fabrication.  From that point on, I began reading books and taking classes to learn all that I could about the craft. Currently, Kennedi Milan Studios offers silver & gold metalwork. The Studio had their first sale on July 4, 2004 and has expanded to retail stores and two galleries in the Southern Maryland area. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Professional Writing and Psychology from Purdue University. With her loving (and very patient) husband I joined the Southern Maryland community on December 25, 1995. I have worked as a technical writer, an instructional designer, and currently – a webmistress. I enjoy reading books, watching films, and playing with her dog and two! cats in my spare time. Please feel free to drop me a line.

Member AGTA since 2009.

Artist's Resume

Artist’s Quote:  

Developing clean and sharp designs in their minimalist form is an important feature of my work. My goal is to give you classical, timeless work that can be passed on for generations. 

Artist’s Statement: 

Kennedi Milan’s jewelry is inspired by natural shapes and architecture. Her preferred materials are 18KT gold, sterling silver, and premier gemstones and pearls. Fabrication and wax carving are just some of the techniques she uses.

Technique: 

Milan utilizes both traditional hand fabrication and lost wax carving techniques to create her jewelry.

Training:

Milan has sought out training from some of jewelry’s modern masters. Her education includes silversmithing at Alexandria, Virginia’s Torpedo Factory; stone setting with Blaine Lewis at New Approach School; wax carving with Kate Wolf in Portland, Maine; and lost wax casting with Michael Schwartz at Creative Metalworks in Kensington, MD.

Exhibitions & Awards:

Artsfest, Ann Marie Gardens, Solomons Island, MD (2006 - 2011) (annual juried show)

Bethesda Row Arts, Bethesda, MD 2008 - 2010 (annual juried show)

CalvArt Gallery, Prince Frederick, MD (juried gallery) 2005 - 2010

Jeweler’s Circular Keystone, 2010 Jeweler’s Choice Awards, 2nd Place Finalist, Silver over $1000 category 2010