Hello!
I’m Justyna, a jewellery artist originally from Poland, now based in the UK. I have an MA in Painting from the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, and my background in fine art continues to shape the way I approach jewellery. My interest in colour, composition, light and form has found a new expression in silver and gemstones.
I’m drawn to the relationships between colours, textures and forms, and to the way light interacts with different surfaces. My ideas often begin with a particular colour combination, a texture or a feeling rather than a fixed subject. I enjoy bringing different elements together, looking for a sense of harmony, sometimes with an unexpected detail.
I work primarily with recycled sterling silver, often incorporating gemstones and cubic zirconia. I enjoy the versatility of silver and the range of finishes and textures I can create, from molten and hammered surfaces to delicate details and subtle points of light. Each piece is made by hand in my studio in the Midlands, UK, with close attention to the small details that give it its character.
Alongside my studio practice, I’ve continued to develop my technical skills through formal jewellery training. I completed the Silver Jewellery Diploma at Jewellers Academy, followed by the Fine Jewellery Diploma. Both courses gave me the opportunity to deepen my knowledge of traditional techniques and develop greater confidence in working with silver and gemstones.
My work has also been exhibited in Scotland, including Existence at Dundas Street Gallery and Life – Moments in Time at ScotArt, both in Edinburgh.
Much of my work is one of a kind. I like allowing each piece to develop in its own way, often following an idea without knowing exactly where it will lead. For me, that sense of discovery is an important part of making.
with Love,
Justyna x