The works on display are a physical representation of a material dialogue and thought exchange between the two artists throughout a period of two years.

On the basis of six paired topics, Intimacy & Flexibility, Confidence & Togetherness and Care & Intention, the pieces have been constructed through an almost entirely collaborative process.

A material bank was created, comprising building blocks shaped and prepared in manners, which are typical for their individual practice, but given a new meaning in their collaborative compositions. Each paired topic or twin word has been paired with a colour code and an assortment of materials and forms, combined in compositions with the aim to convey the specific meaning of the words in a multi-sensory expression.

Smith & Saabye encourage their visitors to spend time responding to the jewellery works present by creating their own colour codes and compositions, within the exhibition.

The artists are anticipating a valuable dialogue with the visitors and aim to strengthen the encounter with their jewellery through such an interaction.

Foto Anders Hybel & Dorte Krogh

Udstillingen og arbejdet er støttet af Statens Kunstfond