Beauty of Beginnings: Exploring the Potential of Paper with Katerina Perez
If you are optimistic by nature, you may look at a blank sheet of paper and see limitless opportunities for creativity. This is exactly what my friend and visual artist Ksenia Usacheva and I wanted to reflect in the new ‘blank canvas’ inspired editorial project. It incorporated reams of white paper, brushstrokes of colourful paint, and… of course, there is no Katerina Perez shoot without beautiful high jewellery.
When someone suggests wearing a hat made of paper for a high jewellery photoshoot, elegance is not necessarily the first thing that springs to mind. However, I think you will agree that Ksenia and I have achieved something special by turning something simple and fundamental – a simple sheet of white paper – into something expressive and dynamic.
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- Ruby and diamond jewels by David Morris
- A 131.26-carat aquamarine pendant by Buccellati
- High jewellery creations by Vhernier and Damiani
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