Link: ALTERNATIVES contemporary jewellery – Akiko Ban.

Akiko Ban

“Akiko Ban’s inspiration comes from memories of her childhood and dreams of the future. A contrast between the past and what is yet to come. Often both elements come together and are expressed as one.”

Adrean Bloomard

“His work is characterized by different textures achieved on the surface of the metal as well as by a contrasting use of different colours. His latest research has brought him to study ancient civilizations and how they adorned themselves. Through very simple forms, he expresses a contemporary view of primordial means of adornment. Indeed, many of his pieces bear a vague resemblance to exhibits that would be found in a museum, dating back thousands of years ago, but have an extraordinarily contemporary nature to them at the same time.”

Patrizia Bonati

“Bonati’s work is typically Italian in the use of materials, as she mostly avails herself of gold. She creates her own alloys producing interesting colour variations. Emblematic of her work is the flexible metal and springy wire obtained by means of hammering and twisting techniques. She often incorporates white enamel into her pieces, complimenting the gold surface of the metal. She is drawn to the concept of movement and transformation, and likes the idea that nothing ever stays the same. A necklace can become a bracelet, an earring can become a brooch, a ring can become a bracelet. There is a primordial nature in her work conveyed by the matt finish, texture and colour of her pieces. She is mainly drawn to circles, but these are usually irregular in shape and never perfectly round. All these elements convey jewellery that is contemporary in its approach, yet reaches back in time and makes reference to the past.”