Staying true to oneself \u2013 this is how one could summarize the approach of designer Kl\u00e1ra Nademl\u00fdnsk\u00e1 to her craft. She has been nurturing and refining her brand for more than twenty-five years, remaining feminine, delicate, free of extravagance, yet with a strong message. With sensitivity and emotion, she carefully selects the people she collaborates with. For instance, she was one of the first to offer bird-shaped brooches by the then-emerging jewelry designer Janja Proki\u0107 in her fashion boutique.<\/p>\n
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How does your creative process unfold?<\/strong><\/p>\n Ideas come to me in two states \u2013 in motion and in calm. Often, all it takes is for me to be driving. When someone sits in my car, they immediately notice the pile of parking tickets in the compartment by the gear shift. They mustn\u2019t be thrown away because they\u2019re filled with notes I jot down, often when I\u2019m stopped at a red light, as something comes to mind during my drive. Other times, it\u2019s in the evening, when I lie down, and my body begins to rest; that\u2019s when ideas start swirling. Similarly, they arise during moments of peace, such as when I\u2019m in the studio.<\/p>\n What inspires you?<\/strong><\/p>\n I love exhibitions. I don\u2019t need anything specific; just seeing paintings or contemporary art puts me in a creative mood. Collaborations with other people are also a major inspiration. I enjoy connecting with other craft disciplines. Recently, we created a collection of accessories with designer Roman \u0160edina, who made organic ceramic components. I had these set into wide leather belts and bracelets. Additionally, I love observing the work of others; for instance, Janja\u2019s creations are both inspiring and relatable to me. I admire how she works, how her pieces convey that they come straight from her \u2013 it\u2019s true authorial work.<\/p>\n What jewelry by Janja do you wear?<\/strong><\/p>\n Most of my jewelry is in black \u2013 whether it\u2019s the \u0160i\u0161ka ring with a black stone, the snake ring, or the Jiskra necklace. I wear a piece by Janja every day; they\u2019ve become my amulets, which I never take off.<\/p>\n Your current collection features an intriguing lip motif. Who designed it?<\/strong><\/p>\n My son Natan. I truly enjoy collaborating with him. It\u2019s not the first time he\u2019s created something for me. In the previous collection, he contributed animals and little creatures; in this one, it\u2019s crossed lips, which at first glance look like flowers. He focuses more on programming and IT, but this is a different world for him. I think he enjoys seeing how an idea can be brought to life \u2013 how his drawing turns into something someone wears.<\/p>\n Do you learn new things from each other?<\/strong><\/p>\n He\u2019s open to my generation, and I\u2019m open to his. It\u2019s not just about parents and children; in general, we should be tolerant of different generations, or at least not judgmental. I\u2019m very grateful for intergenerational connections because they expand my perspective on the world.<\/p>\n Symbols play a key role in your work. How do you choose them?<\/strong><\/p>\n Throughout my life, I keep returning to two themes. The first is skulls, which I use in various forms in my collections. For me, a skull isn\u2019t a symbol of death or something frightening; on the contrary, it represents transformation and rebirth. It shows that sometimes things must end and pass on to make way for something new. We experience small deaths and rebirths throughout life \u2013 whether in our personal, professional, or spiritual journeys. The second theme I love is church motifs. I\u2019ve always been drawn to religious embroidery, accessories, details from priestly robes, or small altars with halos, doves, or burning hearts, like those seen with Jesuses and Virgin Marys. This has fascinated me since I was a child.<\/p>\n Is this connected to religion for you?<\/strong><\/p>\n I\u2019m not a practicing believer; I return to these symbols more for their visual appeal, although I do perceive a certain spiritual message in them. I believe there\u2019s something greater between heaven and earth.<\/p>\n What does spirituality mean to you?<\/strong><\/p>\n To me, spirituality is faith in life. It\u2019s a lifelong journey. I think people must constantly work on themselves. Whenever we feel like we\u2019ve arrived somewhere, things start to fall apart, and we have to rebuild them. I see life as a gift, and it saddens me when someone throws it away, in any form. Bad things happen to teach us something or to help us realize something. I have my own moments of struggle when I don\u2019t feel good, but then I can tell myself: \u201cGet up, move on, and find another path forward.\u201d I feel that giving up is both too easy and deeply sad.<\/p>\n What spiritual paths do you currently enjoy walking?<\/strong><\/p>\n I find peace in silence and solitude. I feel most rested when I\u2019m alone. I light incense, sometimes play meditation music, and simply be. Group therapies used to help me, but now I prefer being by myself.<\/p>\n What is most important to you in life?<\/strong><\/p>\n Relationships. Those I share with the people closest to me, with whom I have mutual understanding and respect. Having a circle of close friends has proven to be essential.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Staying true to oneself \u2013 this is how one could summarize the approach of designer Kl\u00e1ra Nademl\u00fdnsk\u00e1 to her craft. Sh…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1562,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[85],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2607","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-projects"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n