Introduction
There she was, lying on the ground, just outside the front door of my school. Her bright red body contrasting with the grey pavement, her colour so intense she almost seemed to vibrate. I moved in to pick her up from the warm tiles, the sun reflected off her subtle, softly rounded facets. I pick up the bright red bead. As I held her in my hand I felt sorry for her, she was lost and alone, separated from her previous life. The hole that runs through her body is vacant, no string to tie her to anything anymore. She awaits a new story, a new family.
That is the day that I truly started collecting. This was the first time I was conscious of resonating with an object, having such a strong reaction that it changed the way I saw myself and the way I interact with my surroundings. Each object carries its own story, an echo of the past, and a promise for the future.
"The simplicity of a bead is what made me examine the complexity of the objects around us."
My collection began with the bead—a simple object that has served as currency, a status symbol, and an emblem of craft and luxury. Through careful curation, these artifacts bridge past and present.
The Collective
A series of reimagined objects exploring craft, materiality, and the interplay between form and function.
Lost & Found
These works reimagine everyday objects into forms that question craft, production, and ownership. Each sub–collection is displayed in a row of two images with a hover effect.
A Bit of Paradise
A Space for You
Balance Piece
For Precious Mistakes
Gem is a Gem is a Gem
Holding On
How to Handle Stone
It's a Diamond
Keeping Green
Longing
One Last Meal
Shoebox
Stacked
Stuck on Yellow
Timepiece
Traced Materials
Unlikely Pair
About
By collecting beads, making beads, and transforming objects into beads, I reveal our connection to the material world. My work explores how objects become intertwined with our identity.
"The distinction between collector and collected becomes delightfully blurred."
With a background in jewelry design and material research, I merge traditional craftsmanship with contemporary inquiry. Each piece is a meditation on value, memory, and narrative.
Contact
For inquiries about my work, exhibitions, or collaborations, please feel free to reach out. I’m always interested in connecting with fellow artists, collectors, and enthusiasts who appreciate the stories objects tell.