I live in Ireland, surrounded by the most beautiful nature. I am an Architecture graduate and worked in different areas of design. Visual arts have been my passion since I was a child. My silver jewellery making adventure started in Ireland in 2015, and I was instantly captivated by the magic of working with metal. Being able to create with such a strong and durable material as silver which becomes submissive in my hands, allowing to materialise my ideas into the world, fills me with incredible energy and feeling of the power of transformation.
I find a lot of inspiration in nature and I love including its elements in my jewellery. Walking in the woods or on the seaside is one of my favourite ways to recharge. I like bringing a little keepsake from a walk that I particularly enjoyed: a twig, or a seashell, or an interesting-looking rock. Including natural elements in my pieces reminds me of the soothing effect of being in nature, and is also a way to recreate the “keepsake” ritual.
When creating I adopt an ironic and playful approach, similar to post-modern art, mixing and recomposing visual elements, exploring duality and juxtaposition of natural and “man-made” features and textures.
I work in silver using traditional silversmithing techniques, and in silver metal clay, an innovative material created with pure silver particles, and offering infinite possibilities as it is soft and malleable, but turns into pure silver after firing at elevated temperature.
If I think of the reasons why I create jewellery, there are many. Creativity is something that makes me feel complete and connected to the universe, fills my life with purpose and freedom. Since I was a child, in my family we always practiced the approach ‘If you want something unique - make your own’, so it came only naturally that my passion for unusual jewellery led me to create my own. I tend to be quite introverted and I spend a lot of time in my head. Creating is a way to let my thoughts and ideas outside, set them free into the world.