Brand Story

I was born in Moscow to parents of Ukrainian descent, and spent much of my childhood in Ukraine, living with my grandparents. My grandmother, a biology and chemistry teacher, may have been the one who sparked my early fascination with nature. I have fond memories of making herbariums together and poring over books about insects. I was always drawn to watching living creatures and understanding how they work.

In school, I excelled in biology, chemistry, and math. I especially loved the logic and challenge of geometry, and I represented my school in several academic competitions. After graduation, I enrolled in medical school at Moscow State University. Two years in, I realized that medicine wasn’t my true path, so I switched to clinical psychology and continued my studies at the same university. Altogether, I spent seven and a half years there.

During the later years of my studies, as the Covid pandemic unfolded, I began working at an advertising agency. Around the same time, I started experimenting with chain jewelry.

My first piece was an outfit I made for a party, and the response was so positive that I felt inspired to explore further. I reinvested what I earned from advertising into this new craft. I started showing my work at local markets and collaborating with photographers. If you scroll back on my Instagram, you’ll find many of those early pieces.

In August 2022, I took a trip to Georgia for a break. Not long after, mobilization was announced in Russia. I made the difficult decision to stay in Georgia — and that’s where my journey as an artist truly began.

Leaving home and starting over in a new country is never easy. I had invested most of my savings back in Russia, so I had to start from scratch, with very little. I decided to switch my social media to English — which was a learning curve in itself. My English was pretty basic at the time, so I started working with a tutor. I found new sources for materials and began designing again.

Working with my hands became a powerful way to cope with stress. The nature in Georgia — the mountains, forests, and lakes — inspired me deeply. My designs quickly evolved: I began making more complex chainwork and incorporating crystals. I started showing my work at local markets and was even invited to participate in a fashion show.

During that time, I also started creating reels that helped me connect with a wider audience. Eventually, I felt limited by tin and made the decision to start learning how to work with silver. That brought a whole new set of challenges — but slowly, I became a jeweler.

I now feel much more confident working with silver. I’m able to create more complex forms and work with stones. If you stick around, you’ll definitely witness the evolution of these metallic creatures.

I’m incredibly grateful to my friends and family for their support. This artistic journey is still just beginning, and I’m excited to share where it goes next – mostly over on Instagram. Thanks for reading.