A thousand facets sits with contemporary artist Karl Fritsch.

Karl, creates playful and unconventional contemporary jewelry. He crosses the line with his mix materials to make us ask, what is truly precious.  On the premiere of season 4, I sit with Karl and we talk about his beginnings, how he came into the world of jewelry and how even a comment from his kids will inspire his work. 

About:

Karl Fritsch has gained international recognition for his ever developing body of work, which has focussed almost solely on rings. Fritsch’s jewellery is unmistakable. His works vary from hand-moulded one-off castings, to re-cast, contrastingly daintier jewel-embedded rings, to towering stacks of cut and colourful glass. His ability to continually create new rings is vast and varied. Combining traditional techniques, playing on jewellery history, he has developed has own personal language. He is capable of applying both careful and quick consideration to the materials and objects he works with, and employs precious and base metals, facetted and found stones in his work with egalitarian abandon, turning the most ordinary into the extraordinary.

“Of course the ring wants to be beautiful. The technique also wants to be beautiful, and most often it’s the idea that wants to be the most beautiful. But sometimes a ring likes nothing better than to sit in the mud and not give a damn about how it looks. If it’s exactly what it wants to be in a given moment, it is precise, perfect and the most beautiful”. Karl Fritsch

Born in Germany in 1962, Karl Fritsch was classically trained at the Goldsmith’s College in Pforzheim, and then attended the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich. He has exhibited extensively, presented guest lectures around the world and his work is held in private and public collections internationally, including the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam, The Pinakothek of Modern Art in Munich, the Metropolitan Museum in New York and the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.

He has been the recipient of a number of awards including the Herbert Hoffman Prize from the International Craftsmen Trade Fair in Munich and the prestigious jury-selected Francoise van den Bosch Award (2006), given every 2 years to an international jewellery and object maker who is recognised for his/ her oeuvre, influence and contribution to the field.

You can follow Karl on Instagram @karlfritschrings or his website

https://www.karl-fritsch.com/

Please visit @athousandfacets on Instagram to see some of the work discussed in this episode.

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A thousand facets sits once again on her favorite Bonus episode, small shopping with Allana Lalot from Lalot collective!

We talk about the importance of shopping small and how special is to know the story behind the items we buy.

Below if the list of the brands and artists we discussed:

@emmawilsonenamel

@janakilarsen found at @informinteriors

@theother.style

@ettigre.co

@decade_studio

@schokov_extraordinarychocolate

@beta5chocolates

@kisandco

@ina.seifart

With appearances (literally) from

@timorous_beasties

and a reminder of

@minandmonbags

You can follow Allana on Instagram @lalotcollective or her website

https://lalotcollective.com/

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Music by @chris_keys__

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A thousand facets sits for the season finale of season 3 with the truly talented Anthony Lent in his studio in Pennsylvania. They talked about his education in Germany, his years as a professor and how he creates his wonderful and whimsical jewelry.

About:

Anthony Lent has been handcrafting fine jewelry for women and men for almost fifty years. Our collections are based on the sculptural creations of master goldsmith and jewelry designer, Tony Lent. He has dedicated his life to the painstaking transformation of visionary images into intricate pieces of wearable art that are among the most detailed and conceptually profound works of jewelry being made today.

Tony began his foray into the jewelry world while studying sculpture at the Philadelphia College of Art (now University of the Arts). While there, he discovered that many of his favorite artists, such Celini and Dürer, were also goldsmiths. He also encountered the works of various renowned jewelers, including René Lalique, René Boivin, and Mario Buccellati, amongst others.

In 1971, Tony left Philadelphia and moved to Germany to pursue his goldsmithing education at the Fachhochschule in Schwäbisch-Gmünd. In Germany, he immersed himself in the traditions and technologies of European jewelry design, acquiring the skills and knowledge that would become the foundation of his own work and teaching.

You can follow Anthony on Instagram @anthonylentjewelry or his website

https://anthonylent.com/

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A thousand facets sits with Ellen Hertz from Max's jewelry in Minneapolis, they talk about what inspired to start a store, what it means to her to have a space for independent jewelers and their love for dark chocolate.

About:

We represent designers who we believe are the best at what they do, are true artisans and craftspeople, and who are creating jewelry that is beautiful, unique, and, sometimes, a bit unconventional. We’re also storytellers who love sharing the fascinating backstories of each of those artists and the jewelry they create – what inspires them, how they approach the design process, and the craftsmanship evidenced in their work.

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At the heart of every decision that we make about the jewelry designers whose work we’ll carry are the questions of why someone chooses what they choose, and when they can pick from so many options, why they opt to adorn themselves with the pieces they select. We see jewelry as something deeply personal and meaningful, something that conveys our individual style, tells our story, and shows how we’re feeling at any given moment. We encourage and embrace individuality, and when helping our customers find the pieces that will most resonate with them, we always say “Own Your Style!”

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In addition to jewelry, our shop is known for delicious collections of artisanal chocolate from around the world, as well as home décor and other gift items. We hope you enjoy your visit to Max’s!

You can follow Ellen on Instagram @maxsjewelry or her website

https://www.stylebymax.com/

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A thousand facets talks with ten artists that participated

They picked one piece of their collection and talked about

About Goldsmiths' Fair

For more than four decades, Goldsmiths’ Fair has brought

If you want more information about Goldsmiths' Fair- please

https://www.goldsmithsfair.co.uk/

instagram: @goldsmithsfair

Artist's featured on this interview and where to find them:

Wenyin Jiang

https://www.wenyinjiang.co.uk/

instagram: @wenyinjiang

Ruth Tomlinson

https://ruthtomlinson.com/

instagram: @ruthtomlinsonjewellery

Liu Yang

https://liuyang.info/

instagram: @lyj_jewellery

Alison macleod

https://www.alisonmacleod.com/

instagram: @alisonmacleodjewellery

Yeena Yoon

https://www.yeenayoon.com/

instagram: @yeenayoonstudio

Alice Biolo

https://www.alicebiolo.com/

instagram: @alicebiolo

Alma Sophia

https://www.almasophia.com/

instagram: @almasophiadesign

Amy Findlay

https://amyfindlayjewellery.com/

instagram: @a.findlayjewellery

Stephanie Holt

https://www.stephanieholt.co.uk/

instagram: @stephanie__holt

Zoe Arnold

https://www.zoearnold.com/

instagram: @zoearnold_artefacts

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A thousand facets sits with Kayo Saito, they discuss her upbringing in Japan, her start on jewelry creating paper pieces and how she moved to metal and now lapidary!

About:

You can follow Kayo on Instagram @kayosaitojewellery or her website

https://www.kayosaito.com/

Please visit @athousandfacets on Instagram to see some of the work discussed in this episode.

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A thousand facets sits with Yen Duong before her showing at Goldsmith's fair week one, to talk about her experiences as a child, her love for art and how a visit to a science museum igniting the voice she has now.

About:

When I was 7 years old I experienced the eternal bond that jewellery can create with memories. My family and I were forced to flee our homeland of Vietnam as political refugees. We could take little with us on that perilous boat journey to Hong Kong and we chose our most precious possessions - family photos and jewellery which I’ve treasured ever since. To this day that jewellery connects me back with those childhood memories, loved ones and places for which I’m eternally grateful.

That chapter of my life made me embrace the value of memories and the simple things in life. Maintaining that sense of joy and gratitude for the everyday lead to creating intricate, beautiful pieces from the raw materials around me and jewellery making became my creative outlet.

At The Sir John Cass School of Art, London I learnt to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation with traditional skills. In the process of experimenting with structural complexity in movement, I developed the foundations for my Molecule Design Structure along with my creative expression.

You can follow Yen on Instagram @yenjewellery or her website

https://www.yenjewellery.com/

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A thousand facets sits with Heather Guidero, they talked about her upbringing in rural Indiana, moving to Rhode Island for college and how travel has informed her voice.

About:

“Settling in at my bench and picking up my favorite antique files is as natural and reflexive as breathing. There's something comforting about the feel of my favorite tools in hand and being able to turn a sheet of metal or length of wire into a piece of jewelry that will be treasured and worn on a regular basis.”

The graphic lines, textures, and patterns of her work are inspired by elements of modernist design, fashion, and urban architecture translated into ethically-sourced gold and silver. Select pieces are accented by brilliant diamonds or colorful gemstones. Innately wearable, Heather’s collection boldly accentuates your personal style, her considerations of natural movement enabling the jewelry to come alive when worn.

You can follow Heather on Instagram @heatherguiderojewelry or his website

https://www.heatherguidero.com

Please visit @athousandfacets on Instagram to see some of the work discussed in this episode.

Music by @chris_keys__

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A thousand facets sits with Flora Bhattachary as they talk about her childhood driving with her parents through India and how that informed her love for color and patterns.

Her work is a celebration of her life experiences! I hope you enjoy our conversation!

About:

Flora Bhattachary can trace her passion for jewellery back to a moment in childhood. Gifted an ancient carved bird at an archaeological site in India, a passion for gemstones and the art of India took hold.

Now a multiple award winning designer, Flora is celebrated for her distinctive reimagining of floral patten, subtle colour and bohemian style.

With two decades in jewellery and an MA from prestigious Central Saint Martins, Flora understands the value of exceptional design and craft. Working alongside the finest craftspeople in the UK, Flora creates unmistakably relaxed signature designs.

Whether creating a one-of-a-kind statement or a bespoke engagement ring, Flora channels a lifetime of experiences and passions into jewellery. Alive with storytelling, her work celebrates personal stories - from her past and her client's futures - in gold and precious gems.

You can follow Pasha on Instagram @florabhattachary

https://www.florabhattachary.com/

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A thousand facets sits with Pasha Moezzi for a truly entertaining conversation!

He started his career in his dad's business, a furniture designer and that was the catalyst to create his brand!

About:

You can follow Pasha on Instagram @pashadesigns or his website

https://www.pashamoezzi.com/

Please visit @athousandfacets on Instagram to see some of the work discussed in this episode.

Music by @chris_keys__

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