Alina Samardak Yantsen

Bio

Alina Samardak Yantsen was born in Omsk, southwestern Siberia, and moved to Germany at the age of 19 to study Arts. In 2019, she graduated from the University of the Arts in Bremen, Germany, as a Fine Artist. She also studied Interior and Fashion Design, which have significantly influenced her interdisciplinary approach.
Alina Samardak Yantsen lives and works in Berlin as an interdisciplinary artist whose works operate at the intersection of jewellery design, fashion, drawing and sculpture.

Statement

Jewelry, for me, is a form of sculpture—an art form that goes beyond decoration. 
The main focus of my work are finger rings, as they emphasize the hand as a space of expression. The hand is both a tool for creation and a sculptural entity in itself, embodying function and serving as an object of aesthetic admiration. It also plays a significant role in expressing human emotions.

Though static on the phalanx, the rings become an integral part of the body’s movement. 
I am fascinated by the playful potential of jewelry: it can be perceived as a composition, a decoration, or something that influences the way the body moves. Jewelry can imitate objects or create entirely new forms. It can define space, reveal or conceal the skin.

I enjoy the playfulness of mixed media in relation to jewelry. By combining precious metals with more everyday objects or materials, I create collages that incorporate elements of drawing, tattooing, or stitching. I explore the contrasts between hard, static materials like silver and soft materials like leather and fabric.