Sarah Montagnoli is a jeweler and metalsmith based in Philadelphia, PA. Montagnoli received her MFA from the Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM program at Tyler School of Art and Architecture in 2021, and BFA from Moore College of Art and Design in 2018. Her research is interested in metal that is hand pierced or Water Jet Cut with patterns of perforations, and this materials response to pressure in processes utilizing the hydraulic press. Pillowed metal acts as a container or cage, which houses materials like silicone, faux furs, felt, and flock, which ask the viewer to engage with these objects in a more intimate way through acts such as petting, squeezing, and caressing.