Condensators
Previous Next A series of one-off rings pretending to serve a functional purpose. The jewellery explores the meaning of function in general and specifically in relation to jewellery and tools. The jewellery is made to resemble tools and is visually perceived as such, but essentially, it is simply jewellery. The form expression has references to […]
Objects of desire
Previous Next Objects of desire is a collection of one-off rings, pendants & brooches, pretending. With the jewellery I explore the meaning of function in general, and specifically in relation to jewellery and tools. The jewellery is made to resemble tools and is visually perceived as such, but essentially, it is simply jewellery. The shapes […]
The purpose of beauty
Previous Next In this series, I have challenged and experimented with my perception of beauty, and why and when we generally consider something beautiful. Beauty in itself is not of interest to me, but as a jewellery artist, I use beauty as a means to get people’s attention and enter into a dialogue. My mission […]
Time
Previous Next Measuring time minutes, days, years… TimeA timeTime outAbout timeAgainst timeAt one timeAt the same timeAt a timeBefore timeBehind timeFor the time beingHalf the timeHave the timeIn timeIn no timeIn my own timeNo timeOut of timeOld before timeNot before timeTime after timeTime fliesTime is moneyTime of the monthTime will tellTime to doTime Materials: Mix […]
Lost in time
Previous Next As time goes by Movement making marks and leaving imprints in the air. We try to hold on to the experience. Put it in a pocket and hide it away. In the very moment the sentence is uttered. The smell was a mix of sweet and sour. Childhood before everything went wrong. Put […]
Reconstruct a jewel kit
Previous Next The ornaments are all from the same Brooch. You will never know the original design. You will be the one designing over and over again, and make it look exactly ass you imagine – gold, silver with or without stones, just as you like it. Materials: 18k, 925s & Precious stones2009 Photographer Dorte […]
Mette vs Mette
Previous Next Mette Vivelsted & Mette Saabye Once again we challenge each other, swap work during the process, and end up in a world populated by imaginary creatures. Brooch, rings & pendants Materials:Paint, peridot beads, fishing line, fresh water pearls, nylon stockings, synthetic aquamarines, 14k & 925s Photographer Dorte Krogh READ MORE SHOW LESS
What you see is what you get
Previous Next We see the things we see, because we are who we are. Pendants/Kaleidoscope Materials: Mix mediaOne of a kind, 2008 Photographer Dorte Krogh READ MORE SHOW LESS
The gold badge
Previous Next Can there be anything more reliable than gold? Gold has been, for a long time, the pledge of all currencies. Gold is a synonym for eternal values; it highlights its bearer. When this was given to me it was accompanied by the remark: “It’s a gold medal.” And this is exactly how this […]
Sexual harassment
Previous Next These brooches are part of The Childhood Treasures, one of the series presented at the Designmuseum in 2006. They illustrates a duality: in the harsh light of adulthood, childhood’s most cherished possessions are revealed to be kitschy mutants that have long since lost their power to fascinate. Instead of denying the child’s worldview, […]
