Selen Ozus is a contemporary jewellery artist living and working in Turkey. For her it all starts with the beauty and ugliness that surrounds us: being human, people, lights, spaces, relationships, memories, nature. The provoked sensations awaken a desire to create. Drawings become objects, objects become art jewellery, while passing on her feelings to each piece.
What was the inspiration for your Steinbeisser pieces?
My real inspiration was the short film made for The New Yorker, I really enjoyed the high-class fun.
Describe your work in 3 words!
Delicate. Dynamic. Naïve.
What kind of materials do you use and where do you get them from?
I used porcelain that I bought in Istanbul but I think it was imported from Germany. For my contemporary jewellery I use gold, silver and pearl, which I buy those from the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul.
Which conscious lifestyle choices are you making and are you considering any new ones?
I try to buy and eat more natural foods. I try to avoid chemical cleaning and cosmetic products. I try to consume less, though it is pretty hard. Our recycling system in Turkey is unfortunately quite limited, I hope that this issue will be resolved anytime soon.
What have you rebelled against in the past and what are you rebelling against now?
I used to rebel against many things. I am calmer now but I still have fights about relationships and humanity in general.