Spring has finally arrived, in most parts of the world. To celebrate this fresh season this year, I will present a talented Russian designer, Anna Mozhaeva. Her jewelry is full of color and life. Her love for roses defines the beautiful earrings, pendants and lockets present in her online shop.Very feminine and soft, in all range of pastel colors, Anna’s jewelry is suitable for light spring and summer clothing.
Born and living in St. Petersburg, Anna has always been interested in arts and creating. “Since childhood I have been very active and creative. I was involved in sports, dance and went to art school. I never get bored, because I am always busy with something. My second hobby is photography.”
“Now I am a student of the University of Cinema and Television, faculty of Photography. This is a technical university. I am studying chemistry, mechanics, electrical engineering, physics, etc. For two years I studied Finnish at the university.”
Speaking about how she discovered her passion for jewelry, Anna says “when I was a little girl, 5-6 years old, my mother presented me a beautiful book which told about how to do hairstyles, jewelry from various materials. In the section about jewelry there was a lesson about how to make polymer clay beads for a bracelet. I really wanted to try, but my mother did not buy polymer clay for me at that time. Several years ago I bought my first pack of polymer clay. I modelled for fun and uploaded photos of my work on the Internet.
“I never thought that this new hobby would be my job soon. People started to buy my jewelry online. The number of orders has started to grow. Sometimes people are waiting for their jewelry up to 3 weeks. Now I spend all my free time on fulfilling jewelry orders and I am loving it.”
“How does the place where you live influence your work?”Anna: “Saint-Petersburg is one of the most beautiful places in the world. I love my city! It is of great inspiration to me.”
“Do you have a favorite item among your creations?”
Anna: “I do not have favorite items. I like all of them, but most of all I love to do something new. For example, I love to use new materials, supplies, new color combinations and new compositions.”
“What is your dream for your designs for the future?”
Anna: “Now I do not have my own store. My jewelry is sold in foreign stores in Russia. I want to open my own shop here in St. Petersburg. Just now I am developing an online store for buyers from other countries.”
Sandra Kemppainen; Photos: Anna Mozhaeva; Styling: Irina Limarenko;
Model: Natalia Kazantseva.
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