When I began in 1995 it was by pure chance. My company participated in an arts and crafts competition organized by Tufts University. I had a bunch of loose stones that my Polish friends had given me. There was amber, opals, agates and some of unknown origin, probably Czech crystal. I had no clue what to do, but decided to create some wild necklaces. Two days later, after several attempts, I had produced a necklace that was totally irregular. Different stones came together in a wild pattern of colors. Some coconut shells further made a statement by sitting off-center. Thus began my artistic career.

Until that time, I was the quintessential scientist - wel- organized, doing research in clinical laboratories. I was unable to draw even the simplest of pictures, nor could I sculpt. My artwork had looked like that of a two-year-old. But I have collected art since I began working at 23. I would buy a piece based not on the artist, nor the subject, but purely by my whims and the feelings that a particular painting would evoke in me. So, by the time I came to US, I had some German abstracts, Polish woodcuts and hand-woven rugs, as well as some paintings by my own cousin. Every time I had money to spare, it would go toward the purchase of art, including art deco jewelry and dishes, more Polish graphics, and posters. By that time, I could afford some original graphics and a painting by my favorite Stasis. I also decorated my living spaces, ending up with a red living room and a black room for my son.

Jewelry became my obsession. When I started a necklace, I often kept working on it for the entire night, until a finished product emerged. I did not sell my creations, instead giving them to friends, donating them to charitable causes, or keeping them for myself. It was a surprise and a pleasure to me when I was told by my friends how many compliments my work drew. So here I am, showing my work to you. If you like it, I will make one uniquely for you.