Curator
For 2014, we were able to win the Norwegian art historian Dr. Jorunn Veiteberg, who lives in Copenhagen, for the selection.
She selected 66 works by artists for SCHMUCK 2014.
“After brooches had long been a dominant medium among jewellery artists, this year many had opted for rings or neckpieces, as can be seen in the exhibition,” said Dr. Jorunn Veiteberg. She added: “What captivated me the most was the wealth of material”..
Winners of the Herbert-Hofmann-Prize 2014
Iris Bodemer, Germany
Iris Bodemer’s large silver relief is a composition of 34 brooches that together form a cohesive picture. In this context, she constitutes a new development. Iris Bodemer has paid uncompromising tribute to silver as a material. Richly detailed in its unity, each piece serves as a wearable brooch. Drawings are an important part of Iris Bodemer’s jewellery development process. The energy of the drawing seems to have flowed directly into the material.
Akihiro Ikeyama, Japan
The structure of the natural kingdom and its creatures enchant Akihiro Ikeyama. The energy behind all living beings is his theme. He transforms roe deer and stag antlers in particular into his typical forms of jewellery. With its ramifications, it gives him the impression of special strength, symbolising life itself. Wearing this jewellery is intended to commemorate nature and his imagination. However, the design of the pieces of jewellery clearly shows that it is not the material but Akihiro Ikeyama who is the master.
Noon Passama, Netherlands
Born in Thailand and living in the Netherlands, jewellery designer Noon Passama works in various areas of jewellery. Her brooches from the “Portraits” series are hard to resist. They look out at the viewer with self-confidence and strength of character. They play with the themes of portrait, face and mask. You seem to know these guys. Are they humans or creatures? Are they invented or real? In any case, they are fascinating examples of characters with admirable craftsmanship. The age-old theme of the mask in a contemporary interpretation.
