the struggle of precious with non-precious materials is typical of recent years
and has prepared a new way for 'young contemporary jewelry'.
neither preciousness nor eternal preservation seems to be important to this new
breed of arty accessories - with its value lying in its communicative potential.
within the young international jewelry scene, the new arrangement of everyday
materials is a sovereign one and provides pieces with a lively expression.

edith bellod

gésine hackenberg

kaste helmi

helen britton

these contemporary accessories are made of innovation and artistic research.
a piece of jewelry is not merely a decorative ornament; it usually has a meaning,
which might be a celebration of something, or a loss, it might be very personal,
but these meanings can also be universal, recognizable in today's society.
the rigorous monumentality of 'poor jewelry' comes alive when it is worn, when the
tactile pleasure of the alternative materials comes into play. in the research of
innovative materials, the here featured artists' work is characterized by an
empirical approach – solutions are found by direct experimentation.