DBM: How have your designs evolved
over the years?
OS: I started with a small, stylish jewellery. I spun butterflies, which could be
used as beads. Necklace and earrings
made
from lizards. Then I made leap
a
in creativity, creating several beaded.
They were successful. Now, I create various pieces - necklaces, handbags, belts
, brooches. They are all united by one
thing - they are quite complex and almost
impossible to replicate, even for myself.
Now, I’m trying to increase my creativity,
by using new materials and learning new
forms.
DBM: How would you describe your
jewellery style?
OS: Oh, that’s a very difficult question. I
would call my style architectural. I have
a no-nonense style, where form and line
dominate.
DBM: How did you learn to create
beaded jewellery?
OS: I learned all beading techniques in
books on the internet. Then I just began
to apply these techniques in my work.
Through the beads, I express what I want
to say. This is the language in which I
communicate with the world.
DBM: Do you have creative goals for
the future?
OS: Yes, of course. I want to travel to
meet with colleagues from different countries. I also want to write a book, because
I want to share many secrets with bead
fans. And, of course, continue to create
new beaded work.
DBM: Whose beadwork do you admire?
OS: I really like the beaded work of Huib
Petersen. They are lively, varied and harmonious. Also, I like the work of Kinga
Nichols - bright, interesting, with a good
sense of humor. Guzel Bakeeva - beautiful
Russian designer jewellery. Her work is
always surprising and has character.