Name: Kasia
Piechocka
AGE: 28
Location:
London
Occupation:
Jewellery Designer
Website:
www.kasiapiechocka.com
FFF:
Tell us about you?
Kasia: I
was born in Poland, where I studied fine art for five years before coming to
London. I have just graduated from Central
Saint Martins three months ago with a BA in
Jewellery Design.
FFF:
How did you get started creating jewellery?
Kasia: I
had a strong background in Fine Art and had never considered designing
jewellery until about three years ago. I came across a Short Course in
Jewellery Design at Central Saint Martins and signed up to it. I found the
subject so enjoyable and challenging that I immediately applied to do the full
time three year course.
FFF:
Tell us about your first collection “ABOUT THE MAN WHO LOVED FISHING”?
Kasia: My
debut collection is a unisex fine jewellery collection all made from Sterling
Silver. It was based around my late father and his passion for fishing. As a
child he would often take me fishing at the nearby lake and I would be
fascinated by the sharp strong shapes from the fish hooks, baits, weights,
fish, etc...
These
memories of fishing became intertwined with my memories of my Father and became
the core inspiration behind my collection.
FFF:
Where and what inspires you?
Kasia: Real
People and their stories inspire me. I am planning to ‘collaborate’ with my
audience for my future collections by inviting them to provide me with
inspiration for collections. I ask them to tell me about somebody they admire
of are inspired by (much like the way that I looked up to my father) and I will
choose one of these nominees to base my next collection around.
FFF:
What are your favourite materials to work with?
Kasia: My
brand is a luxury jewellery brand because I want my work to be valued and
passed onto generations. This is why I use precious metals and why they are my
favorite material.
FFF:
Who you would like to wear your jewellery?
Kasia: I
would like to see males and females both young and old wearing and enjoying my
jewellery.
FFF:
Your future plans?
Kasia: I
am currently working on another collaboration with menswear designer Nicomede
Talavera and will hopefully be releasing my next collection in
the coming year.
FFF:
Favorite place / city you like the most and why?
Kasia: I
would have to say the London is currently my favorite city. The diversity and
culture you find (particularly in South London) is something that I am yet to discover
in other cities.
FFF:
What do you carry in your bag?
Kasia: My
diary, my sketchbook, my Keys and at least on piece of jewellery from my new
collection!!
FFF:
Where do you like to go for a holiday?
Kasia: I
haven’t been on holiday for so long that I can’t answer that question!
FFF:
Gold or Silver?
Kasia: Both
FFF:
Summer or winter?
Kasia: Both
FFF:
PC or MAC?
Kasia: PC
FFF:
Twitter or Facebook?
Kasia: Facebook
For more info find kasia piechocka at :
- Facebook
Photos Courtesy of Kasia Piechocka
