Alejandra Salinas Pérez is a metalsmith and contemporary jeweler born in the United States and raised in Monterrey, Mexico. Standing between two cultures, she combines her personal history with a contemporary perspective, translating her experiences into metal objects and jewelry. Alejandra’s work has been included in several exhibitions including Under Fire 3, The Earring Show, Wear/Ware, Alchemy 5 and Metal Complexions. Her work was also selected for inclusion in the La Frontera exhibition. Alejandra completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Metal from the State University of New York at New Paltz. Her work explores boundaries, both physical and conceptual, as she attempts to materialize a sense of resilience and hope.