Born in Lebanon and immigrating to the United States in 1998, Michael Nashef earned his Master of Fine Arts in Metals and Jewelry Design from Bowling Green State University. His diverse career spans fine art, education, manufacturing, and the jewelry industry.
Nashef has worked as a bench jeweler, jewelry store manager, CAD jewelry designer, and entrepreneur. He is the founder and designer of Intersecting Hearts®, a fine jewelry collection inspired by personal narratives and innovative design. In addition to his studio practice, he has served as Area Coordinator and Lecturer at Towson University in Maryland and as an Instructor at Western Michigan University.
His work has been exhibited extensively in solo, national, and international exhibitions and has received numerous awards and recognitions. Most notably, his work was acquired by the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) in New York City. His artwork and designs have been featured in publications including JAMS and New Bracelets.
Beyond his artistic practice, Nashef is an inventor and toolmaker whose innovative jewelry tools are manufactured and distributed by major jewelry supply companies throughout the United States and internationally. Through his work as an artist, educator, designer, and inventor, he continues to contribute to the advancement of contemporary jewelry and craft.
