An inventive approach
- Olga melts stained glass with copper
- She collects souvenirs to use in her designs
- Her jewellery pieces are inspired by nature
Olga Oblezina studied Applied and Decorative Arts and then specialised in Jewellery and Metal Arts at Togliatti State University. She enrolled in the course in 2005 and it was the beginning of her path to becoming a jewellery maker. She proved to be an innovator, creating unique methods to combine materials. Her first job was carving wax figurines and parts for bigger works. At some point she moved to Kaliningrad and in 2017 she opened her own studio. Olga is a prize winner of numerous jewellery awards in Russia. She makes conceptual pieces for exhibitions and bespoke commissions for clients too. “I know I’ve created something of good quality when my clients find pieces that speak to them, they feel connected,” she says.
Interview
- Why did you choose to be a jewellery maker?
- I started university wanting to become a designer, I just wasn’t sure what kind of designer. The first time I entered jewellery workshops and saw fantastic pieces made by the students, I instantly fell in love with jewellery design.
- Is there anything special about your technique?
- Yes. I use a special technology for melting stained glass with copper. It is my own invention, I came up with it while working on my thesis project. I am still experimenting, and constantly perfecting the technical part of my process.
- What is your biggest inspiration?
- I love to explore the living world and get ideas from it. Most of my works portray flowers and insects. I also like to use little souvenirs such as pebbles brought from Nepal, ceramic pieces, glass debris found on the Baltic Sea shore.
- What is a memorable moment for you?
- I remember a very precious time when I was searching for options to melt different materials together. Seeing my work transforming in my hands was exciting because I felt that it opened up infinite possibilities for me.
Olga Oblezina is an expert artisan: she began her career in 2011
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