b. 1987, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Rooted in the nomadic craftsmanship of Central Asia and the precision of German design ateliers, HEGI is a multidisciplinary artist who transforms sustainably sourced timber, marble, brass and artisanal fabric into sculptural, collectible furniture. Through a tactile exploration of form and provenance, her work investigates themes of heritage, narrative and the intimate bond between maker and collector.
HEGI earned a Bachelor of International Business (Art & Marketing) before accepting an eight-month design internship in Australia in 2013. Immersed in a hands-on atelier, she honed a co-creative process that places the client at the heart of every decision—from sketch to finished heirloom—and pioneered the integration of CURARTA’s NFT-backed certificates to secure each piece’s story.
In 2024, HEGI was named to Dwell Magazine’s Innovators list and featured in Architectural Digest, Elle Decor and Vogue, cementing its reputation as the benchmark for Australian-made luxury collectible furniture. Their limited-edition collections have since been delivered to London, New York, Tokyo etc.
HEGI's ongoing practice seeks to merge material integrity with narrative depth, creating pieces that not only inhabit spaces but carry the legacies of those who live with them.
