Precious Folds
Rings from the “Faltenwurf“ series, model 77 and model 78. 917 gold. Photo Eva Jünger.
His rings from the Faltenwurf [Folds] series look like carefully folded ripples or loops of fabric. Incident light refracts appealingly when it strikes the lively surfaces. An intensive artistic and craftsmanly p…More →
Posted in IN THE SPOTLIGHT Exhibitions and AuctionsSequenced Strips
“Streifenreihung“ necklace. Embossed fine silver. Photo Jörg Höflinger.
As a skilled master of the art of sequencing, Franziska Rappold almost playfully yet with a sure sense of style creates appealing necklaces that meet their wearers’ need for modernity and for sensuous…More →
Posted in IN THE SPOTLIGHT Exhibitions and AuctionsA Pearly Round Dance
Eva Strepp, bracelets, 2011. Stainless steel cords, plain or gold-plated, freshwater pearls.
Eva Strepp has so far been known above all for her puristic yet appealingly elegant necklaces crafted from pearls and stainless steel or gold wire. For the first time, this jewelry designer from Pforzheim now a…More →
Posted in IN THE SPOTLIGHT Exhibitions and AuctionsA Second Life
Lena Peter, recycled cake molds Molly, Charly, Felix. Textile cords, aluminum.
Many materials are thrown away after having been used and end up on a garbage dump. So it’s no wonder that on average, every German produces half a ton of waste per year, including many things that could easily be reused. This theme will b…More →
Posted in IN THE SPOTLIGHT Exhibitions and AuctionsTransformations
Johannes Nagel, vessels, 2011, porcelain. Foto Thomas Kümmel.
The Bavarian Arts & Crafts Association’s current exhibition entitled Transformations is dedicated to artistic crafts products from Saxony-Anhalt. However, none of the participants call themselves a craftsperson. They are artists…More →
Posted in Exhibitions and AuctionsA Wealth of Ideas
Eva Maisch, “gemini” brooch. Oxidized 925 silver and brilliant-cut diamonds. MODERN JEWELERY COLLECTION – WINNER 2011.
A Japanese kimono on a plain and simple wooden stand served Ines Königsmann as a source of inspiration while working on a joint project with Nora Schmidt. The results are functional pieces of furniture based on an ingeniously simple plug-and-socket construction. Complemented by a shawl with pockets and reminiscent of a clothes valet, they can…More →
Posted in IN THE SPOTLIGHT Exhibitions and AuctionsINVENT – CONTEMPORARY JEWELRY 2011
Uli Biskup, “Tutu” necklace. Blackened silver.
For twelve years now “Invent”, a sales exhibition at “Stilwerk” Berlin, has been synonymous with innovative modern jewelry design. This year, it will present the works by 35 selected goldsmiths and jewelry designers from all over Germany. Beate…More →
Posted in IN THE SPOTLIGHT Exhibitions and AuctionsEndlessly in Motion
Two bangles from the “endless” collection. 925 silver and 750 gold.
Featuring a sculptural, minimalist shape, the “endless” bangle exudes a timeless aesthetic in the classical modernist style. Shaped into bold intersecting arches, the two hoops with a triangular cross-section seem to have…More →
Posted in IN THE SPOTLIGHT Exhibitions and AuctionsThree Signature Styles
Jacqueline Ryan, brooch, 2007. Gold 750, enamel.
Three different signature styles, united by consummate craftsmanship, is one way of describing the atelier exhibition organized by Ute Strothotte and featuring Jacqueline Ryan, Ursula Commandeur as well as herself…More →
Posted in IN THE SPOTLIGHT Exhibitions and AuctionsA Keen Sense for Materials
Architectural and sculptural: “Cuboids” necklace by Dimitar Deltchev.
As a podium for contemporary art jewelry in Leipzig, Daniela and Thomas Seidel’s gallery represents renowned German as well as international artists. The upcoming Christmas exhibition is dedicated to Dimitar Deltchev. “For me, jewelry has…More →
Posted in Exhibitions and Auctions IN THE SPOTLIGHT
