JOYA Barcelona 2014 – in the OFF we present you KLIMT02 Gallery/’Daily Delicious’ – 8-31 Oct. 2014
JOYA Barcelona 2014 – Art Jewellery Fair, October 9, 10 and 11, 2014
As a part of the group of works exhibited, Klimt02 Gallery presents 2 pieces specially made by Gésine Hackenberg for us, the necklaces French Beans II & Plum.
The exhibition is part of the events at OFF Joya, organized during Joya Barcelona fair 2014.
« Fruit and vegetables are one of mankind’s fundamental foodstuffs. They are associated with one of our most primary daily needs – eating – and are therefore closely connected with people. What is more, they stimulate and beguile the senses. These qualities are also essential in jewellery.
The intention of my jewellery is to represent fruit and vegetables’ relationship with people and their bodies. Everyday contact with these natural products – shopping, peeling, preparation and eating – serves as the chief source of inspiration. The sensual pleasure entailed in these acts invites us to celebrate the little things in life, playing with fruit and vegetables and adorning ourselves with their splendour. Translating fruit and vegetables into jewellery conjures up images from art and the decorative arts: images of luxuriance and profusion, of harvest festivals and traditional adornments. Classic ornamental motifs such as the Horn of Plenty are juxtaposed with my own contemporary context of daily life.
In the execution of this work, the emphasis lies on the human perspective and constructed nature, made of thin copper sheet. The copper colour ages over time and references the idea of growth and ripening of the fruit and vegetables. These fragile constructed copper objects are then reinforced through electroforming techniques that again, enhances the idea of growth« . Gésine Hackenberg
Gésine Hackenberg Necklace: Plum, 2014 Copper, electroformed copper, partly patinated; leather From the Designed For Klimt02 Collection
Gésine Hackenberg Necklace: Large Horn of Plenty, 2014 Silver, leather
Gésine HackenbergObjects: Loose Fruit & Vegetable Objects, 2014
Pink gold plated copper, electroformed copper
A serie of objects made out of Pink gold plated or patinated copper and electroformed copper.
The pieces consist on the following fruits and vegetables: Banana, Pear, Apple, Cherry, Plum, Potato, Carrot and Zuccini
Gésine Hackenberg – Brooch: Plum, 2014 – Copper, electroformed copper; silver
Gésine Hackenberg Necklace: French Beans II, 2014 Copper, electroformed copper, silver, silver chain From the Designed For Klimt02 Collection
