In process - from sketch to material
CONCEPT
In 2019, I was chosen to be 3rd resident for 92Y jewelry residency and got to spend 1 month from middle of August until middle of September in NYC, all thanks to Jonathan Wahl, who is the founder of the residency.
I spent half of the month discovering unfamiliar city and surrounding combined with having chance to go to different exhibitions with curator tours and meeting new faces. Second half of the month was fiercely spent in studio, where I was all alone.
Overall the month was enriching and left stamp on my creations.
One month after returning home, I had a chance to fly back to NYC to open my first solo exhibition which was curated by Jonathan Wahl in the Hall of Mirrors at 92Y during New York Jewelry Week 2019. Exhibition showcased face jewellery made by me from 2018 (graduation collection) until 2019 including pieces I started during my residency earlier.
INSPIRATION
New unknown environment. Fashion and historical exhibits. Being able to visit MET and Guggenheim museum myself. Discovering Noguchi museum and his work closely.
Mask I started during my residency at 92Y and showcased during my first solo exhibition at 92Y.
Further development from VI AB mask - brass, fabric ribbon
Starry night mask made during my residency at 92Y - first try getting rid of perfectionism and need to clean surfaces after working with them
Starry night mask - brass, silver solder
From sketch to material
From sketch to material - sterling silver + ink on paper
Moving cosmic sky mask - second mask I started and finished during my residency at 92Y
CIRCLE GLASSES - first brave attempt towards starting journey on artisanal eyewear - 925 sterling silver
From sketch to material - sterling silver + ink on paper