Yosef Salih Murad

Yosef explores the tension between imposed stereotypes and the personal journey of navigating, adapting, and reclaiming space within those constraints.

As an artist of Iranian heritage, he has often felt the impact of how western media portrays his culture, which can create a sense of alienation and hesitation in unfamiliar spaces. This experience informs his work, driving him to create pieces that invite curiosity and connection. Yosef wants his designs to captivate viewers, draw them in and encourage meaningful engagement.

His jewellery is deeply inspired by the cultural and symbolic role of the Persian carpet – a space for rest, nourishment, and storytelling. Through his work, Yosef aims to translate this sense of communal gathering into tangible forms. He hopes that anyone who wear his pieces carry with them a quiet invitation for dialogue, however brief, sparking moments of connection.​

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