Kiya Corrales

About

Kiya was born in Brazil to English and Peruvian parents who travelled the world making a living through various handicrafts. She spent her early childhood in Peru, before moving to rural mid Wales. This diverse heritage, her love of exploration and her training in contemporary design at the Birmingham School of Jewellery have all shaped her creative style. Her early exposure to ancient South American art and architecture is evident in Kiya’s creations through her use of geometry, pattern and symbolism. For example, the sun is a central element in many of her designs as it was for the Inca craftspeople who worshipped the sun god Inti. Kiya’s fascination for ancient societies not only influences her designs but also her enthusiasm for the discipline. Jewellery has always been a part of the human experience, in fact the oldest known jewellery pieces were created by neanderthals over 115,000 years ago.