Cahya Krisna

"I was born in 1997 in Bali. My twin brother and I have one younger sibling. My friends say I'm passionate and diligent. My childhood was just splendid. I spent most of my time with neighbors, just strolling with our bicycles, flying kites and swimming at the local lake. Such good times!<br><br>"I'm very grateful to have been born and raised in a town full of creative people. Many artisans in my hometown have worked with silver and gold for generations.<br><br>"My dad graduated from high school and my mom only finished middle school, but both are known as brilliant silversmiths. They have been crafting jewelry since they were young.<br><br>"I first learned about silver from my parents and began working with them when I was 15. Then, I began helping my uncle design jewelry as well.<br><br>"In high school, I took metal crafting classes and I learned how to design and craft my own earrings, bracelets, and other jewelry.<br><br>"I feel at peace when I'm around my family and I hope to have children one day. Aside from designing, I enjoy playing volleyball.<br><br>"Someone once said to me, 'You have to build a boat before you cross the river. Feel the painful work first and then you will be able to be happy.'<br><br>"The challenge of my art is creating new designs and crafting them into quality jewelry. I work with my relatives and my uncle helps coordinate the tasks in the workshop. We use brass, silver and gold.<br><br>"I hope you will help me take my designs around the world."