Erik Urbschat
| 1967 | Born in Kaufbeuren, Germany |
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| 1984–1987 | Goldsmithing apprenticeship at the State Vocational Academy for Glass and Jewelry, Neugablonz |
| 1995–1996 | Master School for Goldsmiths, Munich |
| Since 1997 | Freelance goldsmith in Landsberg/Lech |
As a rule, Erik Urbschat’s pieces of jewelry are not crafted according to a drawn draft but are the result of an experimental development process. Quite often, it all starts with him playing with a particular technique, eager to discover its limits. This is also how he created his fine metal rings. Crafted from unalloyed pure metals they obtain their shape and hardness by forging alone. The goal of Urbschat’s work is to achieve the ideal combination of form, material and processing technique in each piece. Urbschat won inhorgenta europe’s Innovation Award and in 1999 was acknowledged as a professional, independent artist by Munich’s Academy of Fine Arts.
Availability
www.erik-urbschat.de
Fine metal rings line
silver, gold, palladium, 999 platinum.
The unalloyed pure metals obtain their shape and necessary hardness by hammer forging alone.
Lopsided
bangles
750 yellow gold or 925 silver.
A clear-cut, minimalist shape that also has an organic aspect thanks to its round inner wall and the soft flow of the outer edges.
Porcupine
ring
750 gold.
The flexible pins do not only determine the look of this ring but also make for a special, inspiring haptic experience. Modern Jewelry Collection – Winner 2010.