Lisa Nguyen holds a BFA from the San Diego State University and is primarily a woodworker. Her curiosity for creating movement and cold connections has led her to discover a passion for jewelry and metal smithing, and she looks for ways to add it within her furniture. Her wood work is influenced by Greek architecture and from her cat, Leo. Lisa uses Greek architecture as a foundation for furniture while taking Leo’s napping interest as the heart of her pieces. Her unique approach to furniture values mindfulness and the companionship of her cat. The idea of how two parties can both occupy a space while also enjoying each others company is central to her work. Lisa’s jewelry line is similar in this way, but instead, she uses color and gemstones to memorialize memories of places. While she still considers herself new to the metal smithing world, she hopes to create a sense of harmony by using color theory to generate a space to express emotions and moods.