WHERE IT ALL STARTED
At the heart of Jazz Maniacs lies the spirited journey of Tina Tutkova, who was a professional dancer for many years. Her unwavering passion for jazz dance fuelled the creation of this vibrant jewellery series. Drawing inspiration from the electrifying and extravagant moves synonymous with Jazz Dance, Tina embarked on a creative odyssey to encapsulate the fiery essence of this beloved art form.
Tina's artistic journey began in her early teenage years, when she had just started to dance. Dynamic sketches of jazz dancers with iconic 'jazz hands' gestures adorned her sketchbooks. These early drawings served as a testament to her budding love affair with dance, laying the foundation for what would later become the Jazz Maniacs brand.
THE EVOLUTION OF JAZZ MANIACS
During the lockdown in 2020, Tina delved deeper into her creative process, producing large charcoal drawings and intricate clay sculptures of fiery and charismatic jazz dancers. These drawings and sculptures, cast in bronze, captured the soulful energy and sophisticated allure of jazz dance, laying the groundwork for her jewellery pieces.
The evolution of Jazz Maniacs culminated in Tina's exquisite jewellery designs, each piece paying homage to the electrifying energy of all forms of jazz dance, the dazzling glamour of Broadway Show Jazz and the charismatic flair of 'jazz hands' and show hats. The concept for the brand took shape at the humble kitchen table in 2021, where Tina collaborated with her brother Dennis, now her esteemed business partner, to bring her vision to life.
Our jewellery is crafted for anyone who shares Tina's deep-seated love for jazz dance, inviting wearers to immerse themselves in its infectious energy and timeless allure. The present collection marks the inception of Jazz Maniacs, with an exciting promise of more jazzy pieces to come.
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