copper-plated jewelry box case ready for further hand-processing at Kostylo atelier

Koko Camden – commissioned sculptural identity

A formative artefact in the evolution of the atelier

Koko Camden is a commissioned artefact crafted from solid brass – a piece that, three years ago, became one of the earliest and clearest expressions of my studio’s philosophy: manual craftsmanship, material integrity, and an uncompromising approach to process.

Standing 35 cm tall, the sculpture is composed of concentric rings, each carrying a distinct patina: deep black, warm brown, matte brass, and polished brass. This gradient is not decorative. It is structural – a transition from density to luminosity, from matter to reflection.

Every ring was hand‑chased, preserving the tactile presence of the maker. The client initially proposed laser-cutting, but I declined – not out of resistance to technology, but because this artefact required the discipline of the hand, not the precision of a machine.

What stands here is not a product. It is an artefact, in which material, proportion, and craftsmanship form a single, coherent language.

Koko Camden sculpture - top‑view perspective of the object positioned at an angle, revealing the signature elliptical form of the Koko Camden emblem. The layered metal structure features hand‑applied patination, transitioning from the darkest tone to the high‑gloss polished brass. These tonal gradients highlight the artisanal process and meticulous finishing characteristic of Kostylo Atelier.
Koko Camden sculpture - an angled view of the object, revealing its concentric oval ring structure. The form, conceived as an interpretation of the Koko Camden emblem, is built from alternating layers of metal and dark material, then hand‑patinated from deep, dark tones to a high‑gloss polished brass finish. These subtle tonal transitions emphasize the artisanal process and meticulous craftsmanship characteristic of Kostylo Atelier.
precise hand-grinding of the interior of the jewelry box to remove excess silver solder, exclusively at Kostylo atelier
during the creation process of the jewelry boxes made of brass, hand-grinded and smoothed with sandpaper at Kostylo atelier