Jennifer Elizabeth Fairman

Jeni is an emerging multidisciplinary jewelry artist with a background in professional/medical illustration and a growing independent jewelry practice. Known for a strong eye for detail, form, whimsey and narrative design, with hands-on experience in metalsmithing, gem-setting, wax carving, and other traditional jewelry techniques. Adept at translating complex ideas into compelling visual and physical forms. Passionate about craftsmanship, material exploration, and the intersection of fine art and adornment.

Education

Undergraduate

1990-1995 BS, Biological Science (Pre-medical track), University of Maryland, College Park, MD
1990-1995 BA, Studio Art (German Language, Minor), University of Maryland, College Park, MD

Graduate

1997-1999 MA, Medical & Biological Illustration, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
2015-2017 MPS, Business of Art and Design, Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD

Jewelry Experience

Independent Jeweler & Studio Artist
Self-employed | Jeni Elizabeth, Ellicott City, MD

Designed and produced one-of-a-kind pieces using [e.g., silver, gold, wax carving, stone setting, etc.]
Managed all aspects of the studio practice: design, production, photography, online sales, and client communications
Commissioned pieces for private clients; participated in local artisan markets / exhibitions
Applied skills in drawing, color theory, and composition to design unique and expressive jewelry
Implemented safe studio practices and learned professional-level finishing and polishing techniques

Features / Teaching

What the Sun will Bring, project contribution. White, T, Grains of Glass: A Global Community of Enamel Artists, Book Baby, 2024.
Brood X is Here! Cicada Making Workshop, (instructor) Baltimore Jewelry Center, Baltimore, MD, 6/5/2021

Markets

08/2016 – To Market, Business Class Exhibit Baltimore Jewelry Center, Baltimore, MD
11/2016 – Girl’s Night Out, Ner Tamid, Baltimore, MD
02/2017 – Be My Valentine, Tools 4 Jewels, Baltimore, MD
06/2018 – The J Block Party, Jewish Community Center, Owings Mills, MD
12/2018 – BJC Juried Holiday Show, Baltimore Jewelry Center, Baltimore, MD
06/02/2019 – The J Block Party, Jewish Community Center, Owings Mills, MD
10/5/2019 – MICA Juried Art Market, Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD
6/2020 – BJC Juried Summer Sale, Baltimore Jewelry Center, Baltimore, MD
11/29/2020 – Artists Sunday – Virtual Event
11/29 – 12/14/20 HoCo Arts Council Holiday MakerMart – Virtual Event, Online Only due to COVID-19
12/2020 – BJC Juried Holiday Show, Baltimore Jewelry Center, Baltimore, MD
6/2021 – BJC Juried Summer Sale, Baltimore Jewelry Center, Baltimore, MD
12/2/2021 – HoCo Arts Holiday Juried Maker-Mart, Howard County Center for the Arts, Ellicott City, MD
6/2022 – BJC Juried Summer Sale, Baltimore Jewelry Center, Baltimore, MD
12/2022 – BJC Juried Holiday Show, Baltimore Jewelry Center, Baltimore, MD
12/1/2022 – HoCo Arts Holiday Juried Maker-Mart, Howard County Center for the Arts, Ellicott City, MD
11/20/2023 – HoCo Arts Holiday Juried Maker-Mart, Howard County Center for the Arts, Ellicott City, MD
12/2023 – BJC Juried Holiday Show, Baltimore Jewelry Center, Baltimore, MD
9/28/2024 – MICA Alumni Art Market, MICA, Baltimore, MD
10/19/2024 – Boordy Vineyards Fall Festival, Hydes, MD
11/10/2024 – Fall Festival, Myerberg Center, Fall Festival Craft Show, Pikesville, MD
11/24/2024 – Greater Goods Market, R. House, Baltimore MD
12/5/2024 – HoCo Arts Holiday Juried Maker-Mart, Howard County Center for the Arts, Ellicott City, MD
12/6/2024 – BJC Juried Holiday Show, Baltimore Jewelry Center, Baltimore, MD
12/7/2024 – MICA Art Market, MICA, Baltimore, MD
2/9/2025 – Valentines Market, Greater Goods Market, R. House, Baltimore MD
3/15/2025 – Pop-Up Market Baltimore, Mobtown Brewing Company, Baltimore MD
4/22/2025 – Earth Day at the Square, Belvedere Square Market, Baltimore, MD
5/3/2025 – Belvedere in Bloom, Belvedere Square Market, Baltimore, MD
6/8/2025 – Art is Alive, Pikesville, MD
10/4/2025 – MICA Alumni Art Market, MICA, Baltimore, MD

Relevant Skills

Metalsmithing (Sawing, Soldering, Filing, Sanding, Polishing)
Lost Wax Carving & Casting
Gemstone Setting (e.g., bezel, prong, flush)
Design Sketching & Concept Development
Torch Control & Soldering Techniques
Surface Finishing & Patination
3D Design (if applicable – Rhino, Blender, etc.)
Photography & Product Styling
Client Communication & Custom Workflows

Professional Associations

1997 – present Association of Medical Illustrators, Professional Member, President (2025 – present)
2005 – present American Craft Council, Member
2006 – present Illustrators Club of DC, Member
2019 – present Artist Rights Society, Member
2017 – present Society of North American Goldsmiths, Member
2019 – present Howard County Arts Council, Member
2023 – present Art Jewelry Forum, Member

Exhibitions

9/25/2015 – Passing from One Hand, Baltimore, MD
9/16-12/16 – Baltimore Jewelry Center Vitrine Exhibition (Rudy’s Reliquary), Baltimore, MD
7/16-12/16 – Baltimore Jewelry Center Vitrine Exhibition (Swing), Baltimore, MD
11/16 -2/17 – Baltimore Jewelry Center Home/Maker Exhibition (Sisters), Baltimore, MD
2/17 – Baltimore Jewelry Center, Ornamenta Bench Photography Pop-up Exhibition, Impact Hub/Baltimore Jewelry Center, Baltimore, MD
8/20-1/21 – Baltimore Jewelry Center Vitrine Exhibition (What the Sun Will Bring), Baltimore, MD
1/9 – 2/20/2021 – Howard County Arts Council, HoCo Open: Gallery I
12/6/2024 – The Marvelous Ms. Maryland Exhibition, Found Studio Shop, Baltimore, MD
6/25-12/25 – Baltimore Jewelry Center Vitrine Exhibition (Glinda, Luna Moth), Baltimore, MD

Recognition

2020 Runner Up, What the Sun Will Bring, 2020 Halstead Design Challenge, Society of North American Goldsmiths

Metalsmith Training

2002-2005 – Intro to Metalsmithing, Laurie Savage, Cambridge Center for Adult Ed, Cambridge, MA
2008 – PMC, Mollie Myers, Made in Metal, Baltimore, MD
2009 – Exploring Flora, April Wood, Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD
2010 – Findings, Damon Thompson, Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD
2013 – Box It and Locket, Damon Thompson, Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD
2014 – Advanced Fabrication, Damon Thompson, Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD
2015 – Granulation, Beth Pohlman, Baltimore Jewelry Center, Baltimore, MD
2015 – Etching, Beth Pohlman, Baltimore Jewelry Center, Baltimore, MD
2015 – Cold Joining, Kirsten Rook, Baltimore Jewelry Center, Baltimore, MD
2016 – Picture in Picture in Picture, Andrew Kuebeck, Baltimore Jewelry Center, Baltimore, MD
2016 – Production Jewelry, Beth Pohlman, Baltimore Jewelry Center, Baltimore, MD
2017 – Casting Plastic Resin, Jenn Parnell, Baltimore Jewelry Center, Baltimore, MD
2019 – Electroforming, Rachel Shimpock, Baltimore Jewelry Center, Baltimore, MD
2020 – Kaleidoscope Enameling, Kieu Pham Gray, Virtually Evercrafting
2020 – Keum Boo, Dale Koebnick, Virtually Evercrafting
2021 – Dots & Stripes (Niobium), Marti Brown, Virtually Evercrafting
2021 – From Sketchbook to Enamel, Aurelie Guillaume, Baltimore Jewelry Center, Baltimore, MD
2021 – ZBrush, James Betts, Baltimore Jewelry Center, Baltimore, MD
2022 – Telling Stories, Anna Talbot, Pocoson Arts, School of Fine Craft, Columbia NC
2023 – Powdercoating, Molly Shulman, Baltimore Jewelry Center, Baltimore, MD
2023 – Knowledge is Powder, Amanda Bergman, Pocoson Arts, School of Fine Craft, Columbia NC
2024 – Sand Casting, Elliot Keely, Baltimore Jewelry Center, Baltimore, MD
2025 – Stone Setting, Molly Shulman, Baltimore Jewelry Center, Baltimore, MD
2025 – Electroplating, J. Diamond, Baltimore Jewelry Center, Baltimore, MD