Trained as a marine biologist, Ken Samudio creates beaded pieces inspired by coral reefs and deep-sea life. Strange, luminous colors. Alien forms. His work feels like a fragment of the ocean floor lifted intact. Named to Vogue Talents in 2014, he has since collaborated with global brands including Swarovski and Tiffany & Co., carrying the world he found in the sea to a far wider audience. Handcrafted alongside local Filipino artisans, each piece holds the beauty of the marine ecosystem within it.
His work is built from discarded PET bottles and recycled glass beads, embracing beauty and sustainability at once. Born of the ocean, his pieces return to protect the ocean he loves. Color and form come from nature; materials come from human responsibility. How do beauty and sustainability coexist in the world you imagine?
His work is built from discarded PET bottles and recycled glass beads, embracing beauty and sustainability at once. Born of the ocean, his pieces return to protect the ocean he loves. Color and form come from nature; materials come from human responsibility. How do beauty and sustainability coexist in the world you imagine?
FAQ
What materials does Ken Samudio use in his work?
Ken Samudio creates beaded pieces using discarded plastic bottles and recycled glass beads. Crafted by hand with Filipino local artisans, his work captures the colors and forms of marine life while simultaneously embodying beauty and sustainability.
What is Ken Samudio's background?
Ken Samudio studied marine biology and was named a Vogue Talent in 2014. Since then, he's collaborated with global brands including Swarovski and Tiffany & Co., presenting work inspired by coral reefs and deep-sea creatures.
What inspires Ken Samudio's work?
Ken Samudio draws inspiration from coral reefs and deep-sea creatures. He translates the mysterious, otherworldly colors and forms of marine life through beading techniques, creating pieces that feel like fragments of the ocean's depths brought to the surface.
