DBM: Tell us about your beaded frog and lilypad design
(pictured, above) – he is gorgeous! Where did the idea come
from and was he difficult to create?
OS: As a child I lived near the river, so, I’m very close to all
that relates to the water element. However, I was always afraid
of frogs. One day I was asked to make a frog to order. I decided that if I make a frog, it will be something like therapy to
get rid of a phobia. Now I am no longer afraid – I even admire
these creatures. With my beaded frog, we immediately became
friends. I made it easily and quickly.
The lotus handbag I did for a Russian exhibition. I wanted to
show its capabilities in beaded work. Way to create a lotus leaf
came suddenly. I tried different ways of weaving and suddenly
achieved exactly what was needed. It was an amazing feeling.
My “Undine” necklace (inset) I created specifically for Battle of
the Beadsmith 2013. This is the only necklace, where I did not
invent anything new - except for the pattern. I just enjoyed the
process of creation, each bead, every pebble. The main thing I
wanted to achieve was harmony – harmonious jewellery reflecting my inner harmony and the harmony of the creation
process. This necklace has turned out very quiet, peaceful. I am
very happy with this work.
DBM: And your beetles are fabulous! Tell us about
them.
OS: Large insects as brooches or pins are always very
impressive. So, I wanted to XZ