As a child, I was fascinated by the Luffas that grew on the tree in my grandmother's garden and were later used in our kitchen and bathroom. A living plant that has grown on a tree has become a functional, still object.
Discovering beauty in the simple things and using them for my creations is a theme that has been accompanying me for many years as a person, an artist and a teacher for populations with special needs. The basic nature of jewelry making is the processing of a material into a condition far from its original shape and texture.
In my work, I deal with the initial state of the material, my source of inspiration, and create images that sometimes look like complex algorithmic systems printed on a 3D printer. The exposed core of the plant becomes urban towers, landscapes, lungs and tangle that can be traversed.
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My imagination can be sparked by observing a leaf
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Throughout my 25 years as a jewelry designer I have collected some unique tools and materials, and now they are all conveniently accessible to me. My sketchbook is always open on my desk as well as a notebook to write passing thoughts. Every morning I select the daily playlist to accompany me for the rest of the day. The jewelry making process has its Sisyphean and repetitive parts, and very often it is during those parts of the day that some of my best ideas arise. The dialogue I conduct with materials and shapes constantly leads me to new experiments. Another source of inspiration to me are my Yoga and dance classes. Observing the body movement, feeling my body lightens up and connecting to myself fill me up with energy, creativity and new ideas – my collections Curves and Balance are the fruits of those sources of inspiration. All of my jewels are created in my workshop, including those that are carved in wood.
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