Interview on AJF Blog
Yesterday the AJF Blog published an interview on the ocassion of the jewelry exhibition “Spain’s Jewelry Hotspot — The Massana School in Barcelona“ I curated on Crafthaus. The Art Jewelry Forum is currently featuring this exhibition on their front page for the month of April. Many thanks to Susan Cummins from AJF and to Brigitte Martin, Editor [...]
“Only Memories” Exhibition by Jorge Manilla at Platina
“This is not just another story, this work tells the story of our lifes, a story of love and death, of feelings and tempations, Wild moments, intense moments, moments that make us feel that we are alive…” J. Manilla Platina welcomes Jorge Manilla from Mexico City to his [...]
Jens-Rüdiger Lorenzen — Jewelry Scupltures 1970-2011 at Galerie Pilartz
You still have time to visit the exhibition by Jens-Rüdiger Lorenzen, one of the pioneers in the modern understanding of jewelry, showing jewels from 1970 until 2011 at Galerie Pilartz. The exhibition runs until May 5th. Encara sou a temps de visitar l’exposició a la Galerie Pilartz d’en Jens-Rüdiger Lorenzen, [...]
From Girona To Formentera
Today I leave Girona, my beloved city, and move to Formentera to live for the next six months. My life and my home are divided between these two places, the first one with old stones and ancient history connecting me with the past and my family, and the second one with the light [...]
“Chained” Exhibition by Liana Pattihis at The Benaki Museum
“Alysodeméno” – “Chained”, represents a body of work, a journey in time which links pieces created from 2005 to today, from my early experimentations with enamel, through to ‘Adapted Patterns’, a collection based on the simple schematic linear patterns relating to various types of Greek traditional aprons and costumes. The title ‘Alysodeméno’ [...]
The Workshop Majoral in Barcelona
Enric Majoral started working as a metalsmith 30 years ago and is the soul of the Majoral Company. During this time he has been surrounding himself with a good team and jewels made by the Majoral brand are actually designed by Enric, his son Roc, and Abril Ribera. Some [...]
My Recent Work: “The Forgotten Secret” from “Written Words” Series
The Forgotten Secret. Brooch. Copper, silver and paint. 53 x 70 x 15 mm. The Forgotten Secret Beth wrote me a secret note that I hid quickly between the sheets of a book. That folded paper was only discovered by Susan when, while turning a page from the book I lent, her hands [...]
Sant Jordi 2012
ANONYMOUS Saint George Slaying the Dragon Circa 1420-1450 Assembly of cast elements and engraved wrought silver sheets, partly fire-gilded and polychromed 54 x 24 x 24 cm © MNAC – Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya Today, Saint George’s Day, is a big celebration in Catalonia. The main streets of all cities and villages [...]
“For the Love of Wood”, Brooches by Atelier The Jewelry Story at Galerie Terbeek
Jan Kerkstra and Marion Pannekoek (Atelier The Jewelry Story) present their new line of “Big Brooches” at Galerie Terbeek today April 21st and tomorrow the 22nd, and again on April 28th and 29th. Marion is also the editor of “The Latest Story” blog, one of my favorite blogs, where I [...]
“Var Dag – Arki Päiva” Exhibition by Paula Lindblom at Galleria Jänis
Next Sunday 22th is the opening of the exhibition ”Var Dag – Arki Päiva” by Paula Lindblom at Galleria Jänis. El proper diumenge dia 22 és la inauguració de l’exposició ”Var Dag – Arki Päiva” de la Paula Lindblom a la Galleria Jänis.
Ela Cindoruk
I have always been amazed by the potentials of simple daily objects and materials that enrich our lives one of them being paper doilies and recently newspaper doilies. The newspaper doily that I designed is an actual product mass produced by using recycled newspaper as an environmental friendly replacement for conventional white paper doilies. These [...]
Conferences by Bórax08001 Collective and European Premiere of Audio-Visual “Jewellery Displaced”
Members of the Bórax08001 collective will hold conferences about the origins, functioning and projects of this group along with a projection of their audio-visual show “Jewellery Displaced“. – Tomorrow Friday April 20th at 11:00 h. at Escola Massana in Barcelona. – Sunday May 6th at 13:00 h. at MuVIM in Valencia. – Until April 25th you can see the audio-visual [...]
“Asepsia” Exhibition by Martina Pont at Amaranto
Res a amagar? Tot evidencia i no obstant cap obvietat. Un esbudellament elegant: la delicadesa en vísceres. L’interior a la vista, exposat però no exhibit, escamat d’allò que el faria grotesc o massa punyet, i no obstant, interior inquietant encara. Aparentment, és la perseverança dels materials el que aconsegueix Martina Pont a aquestes peces, [...]
Exhibition by Philip Sajet at Ornamentum
You can visit the exhibition by Philip Sajet at Ornamentum showing his recent work until May 6th. Older posts from this jeweler. L’esposició d’en Philip Sajet a Ornamentum on mostra els seu treball recent es pot veure fins el dia 6 de maig. Posts anteriors d’aquest joier.
Marc Monzó at His Workshop in Barcelona
Marc Monzó shares a space with two designers in an ancient factory in downtown Barcelona where one can find the studios and workshops of different artisans, designers and artists, as well as an art gallery. En Marc Monzó comparteix espai amb dos dissenyadors en una antiga fàbrica, al centre de Barcelona, on [...]
“Making Home” Exhibition by Francis Willemstijn and “Introduction” Exhibition by Helen Britton at Galerie Rob Koudijs
“Making Home“ Francis Willemstijn Everybody carries burdens, not only the shopping or the suitcases, but also immaterial ones like one’s education and descent. The past is always part of your baggage and Francis Willemstijn referred to that many times in her jewellery pieces. In her [...]
Galerie Noel Guyomarc’h, New Space
Next Friday April 13th is the opening of the new space of Galerie Noel Guyomarc’h in Montreal. At the gallery, which is dedicated to the promotion and sale of jewelry by jewelers from all around the world, you can see works by nearly sixty artists. El proper divendres 13 d’abril és [...]
Akihiro Ikeyama
I met Akihiro Ikeyama in Munich and told you about his Mobile Gallery. Now is the time to show you some of his jewelry work. Vaig conèixr a l’Akihiro Ikeyama a Munich i ja us vaig parlar de la seva Mobile Gallery. Ara és el moment de veure [...]
“Hand- Made” Exhibition by Annamaria Zanella and Renzo Pasquale at Galerie Louise Smit
Annamaria Zanella Brooch Green cell Annamaria Zanella Brooch House Annamaria Zanella Ring Black silk Renzo Pasquale Brooch Galileo Renzo Pasquale Brooch Giotto’s box Renzo Pasquale Brooch Olimpica You can visit the exhibition “Hand-Made” by Annamaria Zanella and Renzo Pasquale at Galerie Louise Smit until May 4th. L’exposició ”Hand-Made” de [...]
“Aurora” New Jewelry by Mia Maljojoki at Velvet da Vinci
For this series, I have worked with textiles to capture color and movement in object form. Through an iterative process of dyeing, sewing, painting, stitching, and dipping simple fabrics are transformed into ephemeral yet wearable skyscapes of hue and shade. Until April 29th you can visit the exhibition [...]
