Single Flower Necklace (with silver) by Christina Darras

• one of a kind
• made with perspex, beads and silver

Christina Darras is an interdisciplinary artist and jewellery designer known for her vibrant colours and emotional pieces. Her Plastic is Fantastic collection has been showcased globally, including at Barneys in New York, Colette in Paris, Harvey Nichols in London, and Paul Smith.

In her native Athens, she partners with museum shops like the Benaki Museum and various jewellery galleries. Currently based in Melbourne/ Naarm, she collaborates with Craft Victoria, Kiitos Living by Design, The Happenstore in Sydney, Fitzroy Gardens Visitors Centre, Boom Gallery, and previously with Wangaratta Regional Gallery. Christina studied painting at Ecole Nationale des Beaux-Arts in Paris, printmaking at Central St Martins College of Art and Design in London, and recently completed a Master in Contemporary Art at Victorian College of the Arts.Her collection, My Secret Garden, is inspired by Burnett's "The Secret Garden”, and she uses Perspex for its lightness, versatility, and vibrant colour.

All the pieces are produced at her studio, digitally designed, laser cut, and hand assembled without glue so that the jewellery may have movement. My Secret Garden series is a metaphor for bringing emotions to the fore.