Variations on a Theme - Hilary Hachey Jewelry

Repetition is a central theme
for Hilary Hachey.
Using a combination of cast and hand-fabricated elements
she focuses on two central collections
to showcase her beautiful jewelry.

Her work is characterized by seemingly endless,
fascinating variations on a theme.
 One collection features a curvaceous oval shape
and, by contrast, the other emphasizes
linear use of cubes and squares.
 
And that is the point.

This jewelry is based on the principles
of the Bauhaus movement which is
defined by, among other things,
a definite geometric style -
 it is the repetition, asymmetry,
and specific geometric shapes that form the
 visual language for her jewelry.
Even with these repeating elements
this jewelry is far from monotonous or boring.  
Elements are grouped in myriad ways to
make this jewelry seem rhythmic and almost lyrical.

 

This is how the artist describes her work,

“I consider my work to be architectonic. That is, a type of perceived sensibility to form and design that prefers the simple over the complex, and the well-built over the mass-produced. I adopted the Bauhaus name for my jewelry because the Bauhaus aesthetic utilizes economy of method and severe geometry of form.

 

  

Here are some examples of her amazing work.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

She seems to have an enormous repertoire of
designs that use the cube, box and oval as
 primary structural themes, and she creates
endless, expressive riffs on these themes.

What I like is that each piece is familiar, but not the same.

It all comes together under Hilary's discerning eye to
create pieces that are edgy yet cohesive.
 

See more of Hilary Hachey's designs at her

website and Facebook page.

 

 

Raw and Rugged - Elisenda De Haro Jewelry

Asymmetrical shapes and variegated colors
dominate jewelry by Elisenda De Haro.

The textures tend to be
 the first thing one notices.
She has created several collections but it's
her 'Arrecifes de Rubi' (Ruby Reefs) Collection that
easily captures my attention.

Made with oxidized silver, gold, and various
gemstones this jewelry is reminiscent of the
coarse, unrestrained formations of
 rocks, canyons and sea cliffs.

This jewelry evokes a spirit of
spontaneous, raw impulse.
And by oxidizing the metal, an unexpected
colorful patina helps to soften the surfaces.

Here are examples of her work that emphasize

 rich colors and unusual textures.

 

     This work is created thoughtfully and meticulously
yet the results appear spontaneous and raw.

I admire her innovations and experimentation

to push the boundaries of 

what jewelry should look like.

More can be seen at

Elisenda De Haro's website.