A conversation with artists Liana Pattihis, Kayo Saito, Inca Starzinsky and Margo Misiak-Orlovic. A vivid discussion, including an interesting Q & A, with four out of the twelve exhibited at Object Beautiful’s event on the 17th of July 2026. Taking place at The Office in Fitzrovia, as they happen to live locally.
Here are a few glimpses capturing the essence of the recorded discussion, whilst it’s full length will be transcribed at a later date and is available on request.
Liana Pattihis. Embrace Brooch, To Mend My Broken Heart
Kayo Saito. Brooch, Seed Pod
Inca Starzinsky. Float Brooch G
Margo Misiak-Orlovic. Ring, Red Blue Ring
Yael Reisner (Moderator):
“Generally, for me, so you all know, I’m an architect by training, and I was there working in an architectural practice, curation, or education until the pandemic.
What struck me amazingly -I think I reported to Peter at the time – was my first visit to Germany to a jewellery fair there. I came home and reported, ‘I never saw a fair like this.’ Within the art world, it is the most open, the most surprising internationally. I couldn’t believe how good the work was; it was a work of art. It was incredible.
That’s one of the reasons, or the only reason, why I took it with both hands and said this is fantastic. “
Question from Katia Muscara:
“You seem all foreigners to me from different countries that end up being here. In what way has your original country influenced your practice, creativity, and output? If you were back home, do you think you would ever have gotten to this point?”
Inca Starzinsky (Artist):
“I came for London and the college. I did my foundation in Paris and didn’t want to stay there – it was too schoolish. Then I looked at colleges in Germany, and when I looked at the final year exhibition in graphic design, all the students’ work was very similar; you could see that there were tutors that were imposing a style. I remember visiting Saint Martins and thought, ‘Yes, definitely.’
Kayo Saito (Artist):
“To be honest, until I came here, I didn’t notice what I like or who I am. Because I’m removed from my country, I reconnected to my roots. In a strange way, seeing myself removed from where I was is much more pure, with more clarity. You can see my work is really related to nature. When I think of what connects to my soul, it’s always nature; it’s relearning myself, along with Japanese philosophy.”
Question from Peter Cook:
“I have a question about jewellery as a piece of communication or as an object. What is intriguing is that some pieces of jewelry immediately communicate by their shape or their particularity to material, while other pieces communicate at another stage of intricacy or cleverness. I suspect each of you has a different take on that.”
Kayo Saito (Artist):
My way is quite simple and direct. Material is an important part of my work, but at the same time, I like to connect to nature – seeing beauty in nature and for me it’s like cutting out little pieces.
Sigrun Musa:
There is definitely jewellery that addresses certain people. I can imagine a lot of my friends who would never buy a heavy piece; for example, they always go for the very delicate and fine structure. There are people who like material – they would never take a polished thing. There are personal approaches from the client to the object, and I think Peter’s right: it’s interesting to know about it, because jewellery is an address. Most of you just try to find your own direction first of all, because that is what you’re striving toward, but it’s part of a two-way street.
Following the seating order from left to right: Yael Reisner, Liana Pattihis, Kayo Saito, Inca Starzinsky and Margo Misiak-Orlovic.