I like to create sculptural jewelry and I love to use the chasing repousse technique, the most recently discovered, casting in lost wax and cuttlefish bone. This does not mean that I dislike the classical techniques that require rigor, self-discipline but which are not limiting and contrary to creativity. I want to be able to convey thoughts, feelings, images that are revealing me and my
Read MoreI’ve always needed to create something. Anything. There were times when I was writing a lot. But it wasn’t enough. I wanted more. I’ve graduated the Institute of Arhitecture “Ion Mincu”. It opened my horizon and educated the taste for art. I’ve found myself in various activities related to art and architecture. I’ve wanted to create and make jewelry since very early age.
Read MoreOtilia Fiastru is a jewellery and graphic designer. She graduated The National University of Architecture and Urbanism ”Ion Mincu” in 2002 and is graphic designer since 2001. Between 2001 - 2012 worked as art director for advertising agencies and in cultural projects she did graphic design for The National Museum of Art, The National Center of Dance Bucharest and for
Read MoreAlthough I am a teacher by profession, my “normal” day job has always been intertwined with my passion for painting and handmade. As a child I showed a penchant for visual art so I attended an art high school where I gained the courage to experiment with various techniques and materials in everything I create and I think this can also be seen in the jewelry that I make.
Read MoreIn 2015, at the age of 45, Horia Câlțea decided to follow his dream. He redefined his path, he left his job and dedicated his entire attention to his old passion, jewellery. He followed courses at the jewellery school in Cluj-Napoca, where he had the occasion to cultivate his creativity through means that combine the methods of traditional work with contemporary expression. Subsequently, he worked with
Read MoreInitially a scenographer, I have explored several areas of artistic creation during my life. In recent years I have branched out into jewellery making and have perfected my skills by attending the Institut Assamblage, thus discovering an exciting technical alternative which allows me to tell a story with new means and with the advantage of being able to establish
Read MoreI am a 3D artist (computer graphics). After getting my Bachelor’s degree as technical artist, I studied one year of Art Direction Masters Degree for video games and worked in the digital art field in France, creating 3D visual content for real time applications, especially for virtual reality. I use digital sculpting for designing jewelry. In 2020, after a workshop with the sculptor Tomas Wittelsbach
Read MoreI have studied graphic arts from 5 th grade and I have a master's degree in graphic design. For 15 years I have worked in visual effects and graphic design for movies and Tv stations and jewelry is the breath of fresh air, I take almost every day to go to my studio after work.
Read MoreContemporia is a jewelry brand created out of passion and love for art and craft by two designers from Bucharest: Ioana Streza and Alex Burlacu, in 2014. Contemploria jewels are created as extensions for the personality of the one who chooses to wear them, not just elements that complement the outfit. They are dedicated to open-minded people, who love art and regard jewelry as
Read MoreI am Mihaela Ciocâlteu and I am a jeweler. Semper Argentum is my soul brand through which I connect with lovers of unique handmade jewelry. I am part of a generation wielded by “this is how it should be”, this is what we are supposed to do”, according to rules passed over by our elders.I did not find myself, I did not adapt, I did not want to cut my corners.
Read MoreThrough my creations I translate my experiences, subtleties and dreamy vision into forms and structures. I like to discover, in general, to experiment with different materials, unconventional or conventional, precious metals, various elements of nature, wood, leather, paper. Most of the time nature is what inspires me and that is why I am grateful for the things that are ethical, environmentally friendly, for recycling.
Read MoreMadalina Spiridon graduated from the University of Arts and Design Cluj-Napoca, specializing in Design, Bachelor and Master in 2009-2014. Since 2019 she studies at Assamblage - Institute of Art and Design. She has extensive experience in the creative fields, from mosaic to furniture design, from painting to graphic design. Attention to details defines her in any field she activates
Read MoreFor me, jewelry only comes to life when someone wears it.
I came to this perspective following the path I had through the world of drawing, design and architecture, which to my surprise led me to jewelry.
Read MoreI am Diana Culic, I am 36 and I am an independent jeweler. I was born in the Republic of Moldova, but I moved to Bucharest 12 years ago. As my main occupation is translation, I felt the need to express my love for beauty through jewelry. In 2018 and 2020 I attended some courses in jewelry at Assamblage and through independent study got other skills necessary in jewelry making.
Read MoreWith a master’s degree in law, striving to become a criminal prosecutor, never would I have imagined ending up some 15 years later making jewelry for a living. It has been one of my life long passions, but unfortunately only recently was I able to take classes and learn about it’s secrets. My art is sincere and heartfelt, it’s a whisper into the wearer’s ear.
Read MoreI am addicted to shape, color and texture. I always play with these 3 elements in any field of life, and just like a bored child, I naturally end up learning new techniques and materials. A constant for me, so far, have been plants, flowers and the ordinary fantastic of nature around me.
Read MoreI graduated (B.A.) the scenography section from UNARTE, I worked in the theatre “Sica Alexandrescu” in Brasov, then, for 28 years I tried to bring value to advertising. Now I design and manufacture unique jewelry or limited series trying to give them meaning and value through the symbolism of the message they carry. I have been constantly participating at international fairs of contemporary jewelry
Read MoreArchitect by day, jewelry designer by night. I’m an architect by formation and a self-taught jewelry designer, with a passion for color, texture and fluid, organic shapes. In 2009 I began creating jewelry as a hobby, experimenting with various materials and later on participating in contests, exhibitions and trade shows. In jewelry making I found a refugee from my day job, as the only limit is my own imagination.
Read MoreA journey that always starts from the center, but how little do we know… for it is the look beyond the horizon that makes us reach stars far away. Unanswered questions beat with every pulse to remind us who we are. Velvet-red branches carry out to the brims the truth bursting with life. It is from the blind heart – that mere sphere of fire – that we whisper I am. No matter the inner cries or tribulations, no matter the otherness or myriad of yeses or noes.
Read MoreRamona Florina POPESCU (b.1977) has university and doctoral studies in Economics and Management, a master’s degree in Public Administration and had a fifteen years career as university lecturer. In 2017, after a sabbatical year she decided to follow her passion and put in place a small jewelry studio, Craftyzzart Ltd. She attended several artisan fairs and in 2019 began to attend the courses of Assamblage
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