I've had a workshop for as long as I can remember, but in 2013 I opened my first real studio, which is open to the public. Two years later I added a shop, because to my surprise there was interest in my jewellery not only from clients of some galleries, but also from a general audience.

The most valuable thing is the object itself. I always strive to create a structure that is self-sufficient and architectural in its form. It almost resembles a living organism with all its vital parts. Only when all parts are synchronised you can achieve a harmoniously designed object with ideal proportions.

There should be no compromise in the making; the product has to be durable, so that it can remain in good shape and be used one day as a document of our time. Jewellery is like photos; both are time capsules which evoke our cultural environment. I like looking at old jewellery and discussing the context of its creation.

I want to leave a trace of local tradition in my work. Obviously it would be much smarter to adopt the common international post-modern minimalism. But I want to make a difference, that’s why I admire Japanese masters who, in their creations, always have something inherent to their national tradition.