Dance also inspires me - especially classical ballet. When I am
immersed in music and fine movements, something inside me is
born. I begin to see the dance, the colour palette of emotions. I
only need to make a sketch and create the dance in beads.
Oddly enough, what also gives me great inspiration is silence.
When you are in a quiet hour or two, my head starts drawing in
lines and form – it’s a very strange feeling but I really like it. My
handbag “Spectrum of Feelings” (pictured, above) was born out
of silence.
DBM: We really love the 3-dimensional aspect of a lot of your
beadwork – is this what you most enjoy creating?
OS: I can’t think in a 2-dimensional space. Any of my work which
I raise beyond the plane gives ample opportunity for creativity.
DBM: Creating 3-D pieces must be very challenging – how
do you manage the challenges along the way, with creating
something that truly represents an object or live insect etc?
OS: Yes, the 3-D work can be very complex, but I love challenges.
It is important to see the volume. I often build up volume in my
head - it is a slow process, but productive. To simplify the work, I
do layouts on paper. All patterns for necklaces I make prototypes
on a mannequin as often it is necessary to connect the details
directly onto the mannequin.