About My Work
After finally realising what I wanted to do with my life, I moved from Luxembourg to England in 2022 to pursue my BA in Jewellery & Silversmithing. I knew absolutely nothing except that I wanted to create and discover who I was.
At the start of my studies, I struggled with sketching and design development, even though I came from an academic drawing background. I used to love drawing as a child, but the pressure of formal training took the joy out of it. Over time, especially during my Major Project (Graduate Collection), I began to reconnect with drawing - not as a rigid design requirement but as an evolving, intuitive process that supports my making. I now see sketching as part of the growth, something fluid that allows my ideas to evolve naturally.
Untuk Ho-ting (For the casque) was an unplanned piece inspired by the Rhinoceros Hornbill. It unlocked something in me. I found my style through carving, combining materials, and letting intuition lead the way - something I had sought for years: finding my own artistic language. This piece freed me creatively and affirmed that trusting my hands and process over perfectionist planning could lead to work that feels genuinely mine. Winning the bronze award at GCDC for that piece gave me further confidence. It showed me that my style and approach - one that blends emotional depth, symbolism, and sculptural beauty - has a place in the industry.
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My work draws heavily from personal history and passions. Birds became central to my practice after years of fascination that began in childhood and deepened through bird-ringing activities. I use carving to bring birds to life in my pieces, combining them with various materials like wax, tagua nuts, silver, and pearls. Every piece tells a story and carries symbolism for the viewer/wearer to discover and interpret.
I strive to create pieces that are both captivating and timeless, evoking a sense of serenity while incorporating elements that feel mythical, peculiar, or thought-provoking. I like to imagine my works as possessing their own little souls, waiting to be discovered and their stories told.
I am looking forward to discovering how my artistic language will develop over time and experiences, just as I am excited to see who I am becoming.
My practice balances intuitive making with envisioned design. Some pieces begin with a clear concept or image, while others emerge naturally through carving. I like to think of my pieces as carrying their own little souls to be discovered and their stories to be told, each one evolving its own character as it takes form. Birds act as the connecting thread between these approaches, symbols of endurance and vulnerability, freedom and fragility. Each work becomes a quiet dialogue between material, maker, and meaning.
Whatever I create, I aim to inspire, honour, spark conversation, and raise awareness around conservation, especially bird protection and appreciation. My carvings carry their own soul, and I believe they have something meaningful to contribute to the jewellery world.
Birds are one of my greatest passions and ongoing sources of inspiration, which is why they have become the leading subject in my current work. Their elegance, intelligence, and diversity captivate me, but so does their fragility. Because of this deep connection, avicide, the killing of birds, is an issue that feels particularly close to my heart.
Over twenty billion birds die each year due to human actions such as habitat destruction and pollution. This quiet crisis has become central to my creative focus. Through my jewellery and objets d’art, I aim to confront both the beauty of birds and the dangers they face, transforming personal concern into visual reflection. Birds are vital to ecosystems and to culture worldwide, and through my work, I hope to remind viewers of their significance and to encourage greater awareness of the urgent need to protect them.
My current focus is on refining my carving skills and developing my brand to create statement jewellery and objets d’art that express my fascination with birds and the narratives they embody.