Redox is thrilled to welcome new jeweller to the Studio - Jill Hermans.
A statement from Jill about her work....
“Sometimes I find that a simple pattern
can be like an extremely catchy song. The pattern or configuration screams
loudly in my head until all possibilities are explored and exhausted; one idea
leading on from the other in a chain of possibilities. I have come to notice
more and more that the art of jewellery making is for most an obsessiveness: a
want to explore a material, form or concept to the very end. At the present
time my mind is occupied with the Japanese alloy shibuichi, and Japanese ideals
of beauty and truth that seem to click so well with this rich material. By
juxtaposing simple shapes and forms with rich and intricate surface colours and
textures I am able to create a balance between simplicity and complexity. These
explorations result in playful works that push the boundaries of conventional
perceptions of the material, whilst still staying true to the essence of the
metal”.
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| Shibuichi Pendant |
