Alice - Elena Protopopescu

I am a contemporary jewelry artist working with metal, glass, and other tactile materials to explore themes of transformation, emotional depth, and quiet reflection. I create pieces that move between object and experience, shaped by an intuitive process and a strong connection to the behavior of materials. My work often plays with contrasts such as fragility and structure, or control and unpredictability. I use techniques like blown, fusing, and cold-working glass,alongside casting and hand-forming metal. These processes allow me to stay close to the materials and respond to the unexpected. I approach making as a way to connect with inner states and slow rhythms. Through my jewelry, I hope to create space for contemplation and personal connection.