Sophia Epp
| 1969 | Born in Marktoberdorf, Germany |
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| 1990 | Obtained her journeywoman’s certificate in silversmithing |
| 1990–1998 | Freelance work for Christa Lühtje, Peter Verburg and Hermann Jünger |
| 1994–1998 | Studied at the “Akademie für Gestaltung und Restaurierung im Handwerk” (“Academy for Design, Restoration and Crafts”), including jewelry design under Erico Nagai; attended Munich’s Master School for Gold- and Silversmiths |
| 1996 | Obtained her master silversmith’s certificate |
| since 2005 | Has been working in her own atelier in Bernried on Lake Starnberg |
Sophia Epp has a talent for creating pieces of jewelry with eminently expressive, ornamental effects based on plain geometrical shapes and sensitively combined materials. Her “Lilly” earrings, for example, crafted from 900 gold and blackened silver, dazzle the beholder with the vivid dynamics emanating from their intersecting lines. Other pieces such as her “Soap Bubbles” or “Circles” necklaces are convincing examples of graphical clarity that nevertheless exude a playful and cheerful vibe. “My goal is to translate things I saw, felt and experienced into wearable and exquisitely crafted jewelry,” explains this master silversmith and jewelry designer who has already been honored with several prizes.
After her years of training and gaining experience by collaborating with prominent goldsmiths such as Hermann Jünger and Erico Nagai, Sophia Epp today dedicates her time entirely to crafting her own jewelry which is represented in renowned international galleries.
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