There is an energy and vigor within metal.  Michael Weems draws upon this vigor and energy to create his beautiful new body of work.  Michael is one of the few artists who uses vintage metal as his choice of canvas. Over the past decade Michael's work became famous in the United States and in many parts of the world for creating a collection of etched and carved crystal and glassware.

Michael has now turned his creative vision to metal...Michael has gone back to his roots creating  pieces of hand crafted art, one piece at a time.  His discovery  of an amazing metal graveyard in the middle of the Southern California Desert raised his conscience about his social responsibility to the environment. "I wanted to be more socially responsible with my art and ecologically friendly by turning something that was old and had served it's purpose in one form into a work of art," says Michael.

Michael has created a collection of beautiful tableware, jewelry, lighting and sculpture, all in rich metallic colors and saturated hues, just like his previous glassware collection. All of his designs exude a timeless energy and can be described as ethereal, peaceful and fun.  Michael believes that everyone should be able to own an original piece of art, one that can be used and enjoyed on a daily basis will make it that much more enjoyable to own.

Work from the Michael Weems Collection was commissioned for Dom Perignon; chosen as the favorite gifts for recipients at the Academy Awards; and used as gifts by the Attorney General of the United States given to other Head's of State.  Michael has also created limited edition appliances for the Jenn Air Atrezzi line, a vase for the Susan G. Komen Foundation and many other licenses and exclusive pieces for some of the best stores in the country.

Michael is a native of Annapolis, Maryland. He credits his development of this particular art form to his life experiences and observations.  He rememberd as a child visting the museums of Washington DC to see the works of the great master painters and sculptors. Michael also gained extensive experience in design and fashion through his work with Gucci and Tiffany & Co.  Michael's new collection is featured in a few select stores around the country and in February 2008, Michael has opened his first gallery and store in famous Palm Springs, California.

You can view Michael's jewelry collection on youtube.com by typing in the search:   Michael Weems Jewelry Collection