When Ancient Meets the Modern | Tessa Blazey

 I am still on the continuous journey of exploring the concept of perfect imperfections in the creative and ideological world of jewellery design; how the two words contradict each other when used in the same sentence yet so curiously befitting in describing certain pieces, for example, Melbourne based contemporary jewellery designer Tessa Blazey's wonderfully captivating collection of bespoke wearable art. As I absorb the enticing visuals of her work in a wide-eyed gaze, I would define her work as perfect, yet simultaneously there is a sense of rawness about her work; the deliberate misshapen forms, rough textures and unpolished organic gemstones - a collection of definitive beauty at a natural state. It is perfect because of the intricate craftsmanship, a hint of laborious touch and of course, one-of-a-kind.  

 Tessa's work reveals her fascination with geometry and the structures and landscapes of crystal specimens through mimicry and transformation. The outcome of each and every one of her pieces appears ancient yet with futuristic togetherness, allowing her designs to create new connection with the wearer whilst merging with their unique personalities.

www.tessablazey.com.au

 

/Jewellery Crush/ Von Lotzbeck Puzzle Square Ring

Inspiration: Family history, merging of past and present

Style: Clean, graphic lines, modern classic, timeless simplicity and contrasting

Ring: Oxydized silver square puzzle ring

www.vonlotzbeck.dk 

Rock It! YunSang Jang I see a Halo Around You

 “Life is a luminous halo, a semi-transparent envelope surrounding us from the beginning of consciousness to the end.”

-Virginia Woolf

 The theme of the profusely talented YunSang Jang's body of work is one of intrigue and utter amazement. She explores the concept of social alienation and false realities of our surroundings, and how it is comparable to floating in a spacesuit where we can all feel safe from the world we live in. YunSang imagines a room where we can breathe, communicate and live in, all in a small spatial environment. The I See A Halo Around You is a series of collection that explores the boundaries of space around the wearer's body, creating a bubble of security and protection for the wearer. YunSang is also interested in pushing the barriers of wearable art, how jewellery can be creatively worn in the most unusual of ways.

www.yunsunjang.com

Out of the Sea: Karolina Bik Jewellery

 "Emotion, Story, Relation. It is not clearly visible at first sight. This is where wearer has to see, feel, hear or experience it" - Karolina Bik

 I was completely awestruck upon the discovery of contemporary artisan Karolina Bik's jewellery collection. Inspired by the innate curiosity of nature, Karolina carefully absorbs all its energy, forms, colours, processes and intricate details to create a truly stunning work of wearable art where beautiful imperfections are fully immersed and embraced. Somewhere down the line our respect for nature has slowly disintegrated by humanities own selfish needs, the relationship between human and nature become a battle of survival. Karolina's objective is for us to understand the importance of nurturing our environment and the creation of her work allows the wearer to reconnect with nature at an intimate level and cherish the beauty associated with it.  

One of my favourite pieces from her collection is the Scoria ring inspired by the structure of volcanic rocks. The surface of the ring is oxidated into deep black colour and splattered with 14k gold on the surface with a singular gemstone of your choosing. Another favourite is the Out of the Sea collection that explores Karolina's fascination of the deep and mysterious life in the ocean.

www.karolinabik.com

/Jewellery Crush/ Ros Millar Yellow Brickmoon Ring

Inspiration: Natural forms, gothic luxe edge, inventive originality

Style: Asymmetric, textured, statement piece

Ring: Yellow gold double band ring with cut out details 

www.rosmillar.com