OLGA CHERNYSHOVA
Deeply inspired by nature, Olga Chernyshova translates organic rhythms and structures into refined compositions, expressed through brooches and necklaces. What makes her work particularly striking is her sensitivity to contrast, often explored through a strictly black and white palette. In recent months, however, her curiosity has led her towards colour, opening a new chapter in her exploration.
OLGA'S CLASS
MELTING POINT
What if jewelry could feel more like a small wearable sculpture? Bold, playful, tactile, and slightly unexpected.
In her class Melting Point, Olga Chernyshova invites you to step away from traditional flat jewelry techniques and explore polymer clay through form, volume, and curiosity. Inspired by contrasts between soft organic shapes and sharp geometric foundations, this project becomes a playful experiment in contemporary wearable art.
The process will be wonderfully messy and tactile, filled with discoveries of new techniques, unexpected material combinations, and interchangeable elements that can be changed depending on your mood or the colours you wear.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
During Olga’s full-day class, you will learn and discover how to:
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create lightweight hollow forms from polymer clay without using any molds
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build vibrant tactile and fluffy surfaces with many colour possibilities
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create a base structure for interchangeable compositions and versatile wear
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explore a contemporary style of sculptural jewelry through form, volume, and contrast
WATCH A VIDEO
OF OLGA'S PROJECT
And discover how beautifully three-dimensional and wearable Olga’s project is, with interchangeable parts allowing for unique compositions and playful combinations.
OLGA'S ARTWORK
Olga’s journey began in Minsk, Belarus, where she trained as a ceramic artist before life led her in a different direction. In 2010, she moved to South Korea, an experience that subtly reshaped her visual language and way of thinking about form. She is now based in France, where she continues to develop her distinctive voice within contemporary jewellery, with her work featured in numerous exhibitions and publications.
She often combines polymer clay with materials such as plexiglass and silver, expanding the possibilities of her pieces while maintaining a clear and intentional aesthetic. Her approach allows form, structure, and balance to remain at the forefront, creating work that feels both thoughtful and powerful.
