Ayala Naphtali – HGS Earrings

Lightweight sterling silver
H 1 5/8” W 3/4” D 3/8”

ABOUT AYALA NAPHTALI

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Ayala Naphtali is a jeweler and curator of Adornaxis with a studio in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
She began making jewelry as an early teen in NYC. She studied Gold and Silversmithing at FIT and SUNY NewPaltz where she received her BFA. Ayala was awarded as an Honoree in 2021 & 2022 by NYCxDesign. Ayala’s work has been exhibited privately and in the permanent collection of the Cooper Hewett and Kunsindustriumuseum in Norway, and the Whitehouse Ornament Collection. Ayala has exhibited in major national craft shows such as the American Craft Council Exposition on Baltimore, SOFA, Cherry Creek Arts Festival, and numerous others annually. Selected publications include the American Craft Magazine, Elle, The Fashions of the Times, The New York Times, Mademoiselle, Women’s Wear Daily, Glamour, New Woman Magazine, and the New York Post. Ayala has been a juror for the American Craft Council Shows.
Ayala was an instructor at the 92Y in NYC from 1987-1998 and has taught numerous workshops.
In 2021 Ayala created a collaborative sound installation piece which was exhibited at Harvestworks Art & Technology at Governors Island Art Exhibition.