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.

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.

Currently, I am focusing on refining my relief (cameo) carving skills by working with different woods, such as tagua nut and wax, and carving motifs I wish to explore. After and during this, I will also return to designing more complex pieces within the objet d'art direction.

I know I am still early in my career, and so much can and will change, but I am already very happy with how it is. I hope you follow along and cheer me on as I grow with my creative practice.