Carina Shoshtary’s jewelry embodies an inventive and deeply emotional artistry, weaving together material exploration and poetic storytelling. Often described as a modern hunter-gatherer, Shoshtary searches her surroundings for fragments of urban life — pieces of graffiti, vintage lace, discarded plastic nets — materials that have lived previous lives. Through her hands, these remnants are reborn as wearable works of art that bridge the realms of reality and imagination.

Her creative process resembles that of an archaeologist, uncovering hidden narratives within everyday objects and transforming them into jewels that evoke memory, emotion, and wonder. Guided by both scientific curiosity and intuitive sensitivity, Shoshtary reveals the latent beauty in the overlooked and the forgotten.

“Jewelry is more than adornment; it’s a medium for storytelling,” she explains.

Born in Augsburg, Germany, Shoshtary trained in goldsmithing and fine arts, cultivating a practice that merges meticulous craftsmanship with conceptual depth. Her internationally recognized work explores themes of transformation, identity, and renewal — transforming found materials into symbols of resilience and rebirth.

Each of Shoshtary’s creations invites dialogue, reminding us that what is once discarded can become profoundly meaningful when shaped by imagination and human touch.