Karin Roy Andersson’s artistic vision is deeply rooted in nature, with her work often inspired by fish, birds, plants, and landscapes. Her pieces, while non-figurative, capture the essence of these natural elements through intricate patterns and rhythmic repetitions. Andersson’s creative process is characterized by an urge to repeat movements, resulting in works that showcase multiplicity and large volumes of small details. This approach allows viewers to appreciate her pieces both up close and from a distance, revealing different qualities depending on the scale. Her Handkerchief Tree collection captures the ethereal essence of a blooming tree, inspired by a personal encounter where the artist felt caressed by its white blossoms. Andersson translates this experience into jewelry using natural, recycled reindeer leather, an unconventional material that highlights her commitment to sustainability and adds a tactile dimension to her works. “It was an early morning and the sun just started to lighten up the sky with that golden early spring morning light, when I saw it. The tree was blooming! White, thin flowers hanging from all over the tree... It felt like the tree was caressing me with its white handkerchiefs. It was a poetic and magic moment.” Born in 1983 in Umeå, Sweden, Andersson completed her Master of Applied Art at HDK-Valand - Academy of Art and Design in Gothenburg in 2009.