A special edition of Penna – only available at RA – Kloosterstraat 13, Antwerp, Belgium

All the butterflies used for the design has the initial of ‘R’ or ‘A’.

Animal materials, such as skin and bones have been used for centuries for the making of jewelry.

The Animal Necklaces uses a different type of animals as material.

The Animal Necklaces offer a refreshing alternative to animal-material based jewelry.

Materials: beads, soft-toys

Now for sale at RA

A series of brooches inspired by insects’ wings.
This project explores the qualities and possibilities of using ‘fake’/'imitation’ materials instead of real insects parts.

Photography: Boaz Cohen

Special Thanks to: Burgers Zoo, Arnhem

Penna is now available at:

GALERIE NOEL GUYOMARC’H, Montreal, Canada

Silke and the Gallery, Antwerp, Belgium

see more of Little Wonders..

always be hugged by your favorite animal!
materials: plastic beads, soft-toys

a peace maker! These guns use animals which need their winter sleep and cannot be used to harm.
materials: toy guns, soft-toys

graduation project at Hiko Mizuno Jewelry College. inspired by the beauty of the grapes plant after the fruits have been eaten. if you wish you can always add a new grape.
materials: hand-cut rubber sheet and plastic grapes
exhibited at: Spiral gallery, Tokyo, 2005 & Gallery Marzee, Nijmegen 2005

“I’d jump through a hoop for you” – a brooch to wear while proposing.
materials: matches and steel

sketch jewelry.
materials: stones, painted silver, paper

all countries are connected! carry the world on your shoulders!
materials: spray-painted brass
exhibited at Gallery Le Deco, Tokyo, 2004

a whole army will train to fit your body perfectly!
material: plastic soldiers