Martina Kocianova is a London-based jewellery artist and Gem-carver. Martina creates sculptural pieces inspired by mushrooms. She designs and crafts each piece personally at the Sarabande Foundation.
Martina's inspiration originates from her mushroom foraging experiences with her mother in Slovakia, which she transforms into vibrant and conceptual jewellery designs.
Meticulous attention to detail is a fundamental aspect of Martina's work. Her passion for stone carving was nurtored through mentorship from Charlotte De Syllas and further developed with the gift of a vintage lapidary machine from a friend. Moroever she uses techniques such as hand engraving and stonesetting in her designs, which she has learned during here placement with Castro Smith.
Martina's jewellery commited to high craftsmanship, has received support from the Swarovski Foundation and earned her the Cockpit's Designer of the Year award. Lately she has been awarded with the Young Designer of the Year in her home country Slovakia. Her colorful and shroomy style developed during her studies at Central Saint Martins and progressed when studying jewellery and Metal Craft in Japan.
STOCKISTS:
APOC STORE
ALTA STORE (London)
FILIA STORE (Mexico City)
EXHIBITIONS:
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF DECORATIVE ARTS MADRID-1.2-17.3.2024
LONDON CRAFT WEEK 8-21.5.2023
NEW DESIGNERS July 2023
LONDON FASHION WEEK (x MadbyMad) March 2023
