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Founder and jeweler

Elena Najdovska creates jewelry at the intersection of nature, anatomy and art, translating the skeletal architecture of animals into sculptural forms for the body.

Born and raised in Paris, Elena Najdovska pursued a BTEC in Graphic Design at Ecole de Condé in Paris, before completing a Bachelor’s degree at ECAL in Switzerland.

Over time, Elena developed a multidisciplinary artistic practice that brings together painting, photography, and jewelry.

She taught herself jewelry making over the course of a year, experimenting with various materials and techniques to develop her own approach. This self-taught process allowed her to shape a personal vision that combines craftsmanship with artistic expression, ultimately leading to the launch of her first jewelry collection in 2025.

Fascinated by anatomical figures, Elena's work draws inspiration from archaeology, skeletons, and fossils, seeking to capture the essence of the past. Her jewelry practice focuses on animal anatomy, using bones to create adapted and wearable pieces for the human body.

These anatomical translations give rise to hybrid forms that blur the boundaries between species, as well as between life and death.

"Collecting bones has always been a true passion of mine, but I was constantly frustrated by the fact that these objects were immobile, I could only admire them in museums or books. That's why I created Aves."