Birgit Laken

Jeweller / MunichJewelleryWeek2019

Published: 09.07.2024

Birgit Laken

: Haarlem
NETHERLANDS

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Pendant: Breeding Bird by Birgit Laken.Agate, wood, bronze, pigment. 2022.9 x 10.5 x 0.6 cm.From series: AnimaledUnique piece.

Pendant: Snow Bird by Birgit Laken.Agate, wood, bronze, pigment . 2022.8 x 10.5 x 0.6 cm.From series: AnimaledUnique piece.

Pendant: Duckling by Birgit Laken.Agate, wood, bronze, pigment. 2022.7 x 5 x 0.7 cm.From series: AnimaledUnique piece.

Brooch: Woodpecker by Birgit Laken.Agate, wood, bronze, silver, pigment. 2020.6 x 9.5 x 0.6 cm.From series: AnimaledUnique piece.

Brooch: Gnawer by Birgit Laken.Agate, wood, bronze, silver, pigment. 2020.7 x 5.6 x 0.6 cm.From series: AnimaledUnique piece.

Brooch: Bambie by Birgit Laken.Agate, wood, bronze, silver, pigment. 2020.7 x 8 x 0.6 cm.From series: AnimaledUnique piece.

Pendant: Snowflake Hopper by Birgit Laken.Agate, Obsidiaan, wood, bronze, pigment . 2020.12 x 8 x 0.6 cm.From series: AnimaledUnique piece.

Brooch: Panther by Birgit Laken.Agate, wood, bronze. 2020.5.5 x 7.5 x 0.5 cm.From series: Animaled series.

Brooch: Spoeki by Birgit Laken.Agate, wood, bronze. 2020.4.5 x 8 x 0.5 cm.From series: Animaled series.

Pendant: Black Lilly by Birgit Laken.Agate, wood, bronze, silk cord. 2018.14 x 9 x 0.7 cm.

Pendant: Pelican by Birgit Laken.Agate, wood, bronze, silk cord. 2018.6 x 9 x 0.6 cm.From series: Animaled series.

Brooch: Birdy by Birgit Laken.Agate, wood, bronze. 2018.9 x 4.5 x 0.5 cm.From series: Animaled series.

Pendant: Baby Rhino by Birgit Laken.Agate, wood, bronze, linen cord. 2018.9 x 8 x 1.5 cm.From series: Animaled series.

Pendant: Chicabiddy by Birgit Laken.Agate, wood, bronze, linen cord. 2018.7 x 5.5 x 0.8 cm.From series: Animaled series.

Brooch: Permian Birdy by Birgit Laken.Petrified wood, wood, bronze, pigment, gold on silver. 2021.4 x 2.5 x 0.7 cm.From series: News from the PermianUnique piece.

Brooch: Permian Goat by Birgit Laken.Petrified wood, wood, bronze, pigment, gold on silver. 2024.5 x 3.5 x 0.9 cm.From series: News from the PermianUnique piece.

Brooch: Permian Poodle by Birgit Laken.Petrified wood, wood, bronze, pigment, silver. 2021.7 x 4 x 0.8 cm.From series: News from the PermianUnique piece.

Brooch: Permian Retriever by Birgit Laken.Petrified wood, wood, bronze, pigment, silver . 2021.7 x 4.5 x 0.8 cm.From series: News from the PermianUnique piece.

Brooch: Permian Terrier Scotty by Birgit Laken.Petrified wood, wood, bronze, pigment, gold on silver. . 2021.6.5 x 4.5 x 0.7 cm.From series: News from the PermianUnique piece.

Pendant: Archeo Bird by Birgit Laken.Petrified wood, wood, bronze, pigment.. 2018.10 x 10 x 0.8 cm.From series: News from the Permian.

Pendant: Guard by Birgit Laken.Petrified wood, wood, bronze, pigment.. 2018.5 x 10 x 0.8 cm.From series: News from the Permian.

Pendant: Permian Moai by Birgit Laken.Petrified wood, wood, bronze, pigment.. 2018.12 x 6 x 0.9 cm.From series: News from the Permian.

Pendant: Primeval Tree by Birgit Laken.Petrified wood, wood, bronze, pigment.. 2018.12 x 9 x 0.8 cm.From series: News from the Permian.

Pendant: Brown Papillon by Birgit Laken.Petrified wood, wood, bronze, pigment.. 2018.6 x 11 x 0.8 cm.From series: News from the Permian.

Pendant: Blue Papillon by Birgit Laken.Petrified wood, wood, bronze, pigment.. 2018.6 x 11 x 0.8 cm.From series: News from the Permian.

Pendant: Turkois Papillon by Birgit Laken.Petrified wood, wood, bronze, pigment.. 2018.6 x 11 x 0.8 cm.From series: News from the Permian.

Brooch: Dino by Birgit Laken.Petrified wood, wood, bronze, pigment.. 2018.5.5 x 6.5 x 0.7 cm.From series: News from the Permian.

Brooch: Fox by Birgit Laken.Petrified wood, wood, bronze, pigment, gold.. 2018.3 x 6 x 0.7 cm.From series: News from the Permian.

Necklace: Heron by Birgit Laken.Melamine, wood, silk cord.. 2017.60 cm.

Necklace: Koala by Birgit Laken.Melamine, wood, silk cord.. 2017.35 cm.

Pendant: Strange Bird 10 by Birgit Laken.Melamine, rubber.. 2018.From series: Animaled.

Pendant: Strange Bird 01 by Birgit Laken.Melamine . 2017.From series: Animaled.

Pendant: Strange Bird 02 by Birgit Laken.Melamine. 2017.From series: Animaled.

Pendant: Strange Bird 03 by Birgit Laken.Melamine. 2017.From series: Animaled.

Pendant: Strange Bird 04 by Birgit Laken.Melamine. 2017.From series: Animaled.

Pendant: Strange Bird 05 by Birgit Laken.Melamine. 2017.From series: Animaled.

Pendant: Strange Bird 06 by Birgit Laken.Melamine. 2017.From series: Animaled.

Pendant: Strange Bird 07 by Birgit Laken.Melamine. 2017.From series: AnimaledUnique piece.

Pendant: Strange Bird 08 by Birgit Laken.Melamine. 2017.From series: Animaled.

Pendant: Strange Bird 09 by Birgit Laken.Melamine. 2017.From series: Animaled.

Ring: Koala by Birgit Laken.Polyamide. 2017.

Ring: Mule Rings by Birgit Laken.Polyamide. 2015.

Ring: Winged-Ring by Birgit Laken.Polyamide. 2016.

Pendant: Bir-pendants by Birgit Laken.Polyamide. 2016.

Ring: Ears-ring by Birgit Laken.Alumite. 2012.

Ring: Bird-Rings by Birgit Laken.Polyamide. 2013.

Pendant: Cat-pendants by Birgit Laken.Polyamide acrylic lacquer.. 2013.

Ring: Frog-Ring by Birgit Laken.Polyamide. 2015.

Ring: Rose-Rings by Birgit Laken.Polyamide. 2016.

Brooch: Animaled Series by Birgit Laken.Photo on mdf, uv lacquered, acrylic paint. 2014.11 x 5 cm : 10 x 7.7 cm.

Brooch: Animaled Series by Birgit Laken.Photo on mdf, uv lacquered, acrylic paint, back patinated bronze. 2014.10 x 7.5 cm : 6 x 9.5 cm.

Brooch: Animaled Series by Birgit Laken.Photo on mdf, uv lacquered, acrylic paint, back patinated bronze. 2014.6.2 x 7.3 cm : 4.8 x 5.5 cm.

Brooch: Animaled Series by Birgit Laken.Photo on mdf, uv lacquered, acrylic paint, back patinated bronze. 2014.11 x 11.5 cm.

Brooch: Animaled Series by Birgit Laken.Photo on mdf, uv lacquered, acrylic paint, back patinated bronze. 2014.11.5 x 3.5 cm : 14.5 x 6cm.

Brooch: Animaled Series by Birgit Laken.Photo on mdf, uv lacquered, acrylic paint, back patinated bronze. 2014.6 x 7cm : 4.5 x 5.7cm.

Brooch: Animaled Series by Birgit Laken.Photo on mdf, uv lacquered, acrylic paint, back patinated bronze. 2014.13 x 6.5 cm : 6 x 11 cm.

Brooch: Animaled Series by Birgit Laken.Photo on mdf, uv lacquered, acrylic paint, back patinated bronze. 2014.12.5 x 6.5 cm : 16 x 5 cm.

Brooch: Life Story of a Birchtree at Lisbons Tramstation by Birgit Laken.Photo on mdf, uv lacquered, acrylic paint, back patinated bronze. 2013.16cm.

Object: Frozen Moment and Ur-Hund in Bush by Birgit Laken.Petrified wood, silver. 2013.

Object: Mouse with Cat Coat and Ur-Waldmann by Birgit Laken.Petrified wood, polymer, pigment, shell sand, wood, bronze. 2013.

Necklace: Flying Insects by Birgit Laken.Petrified wood, wood, bronze, polymer, pigment, silver patinated.. 2013.42 x 35 x 3 cm.From series: News from the Permian.

Necklace: Flying Monster by Birgit Laken.Petrified wood, wood, bronze, polymer, pigment, silver patinated.. 2013.From series: News from the Permian.

Brooch: Flying Dog by Birgit Laken.Petrified wood, wood, bronze, polymer, pigment, silver patinated.. 2013.From series: News from the Permian.

Ring: Love-my-cat by Birgit Laken.Oxidised silver.. 2012.5.6 x 3.4 x 2.4 cm.From series: Twitter.

Ring: Chiwawa by Birgit Laken.Silver. 2012.5.8 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm.From series: Twitter.

Ring: Flower-ring by Birgit Laken.Oxidised silver.. 2012.6.4 x 3.5 x 2.2 cm.From series: Twitter.

Ring: Wing-Ring by Birgit Laken.Oxidised silver.. 2011.5.8 x 3.5 x 2.1 cm.From series: Twitter.

Ring: Wing-Ring by Birgit Laken.Oxidised silver.. 2011.5.8 x 3.5 x 2.1 cm.From series: Twitter.On body..

Brooch: Queen Twitter, care for our planet by Birgit Laken.Silver, acrylic paint over shell sand. 2010.5.5 x 5.5 x 1.6 cm.From series: Twitter.Multiple.

Pendant: Twitter by Birgit Laken.Silver. 2009.5.8 x 5.8 x 2.9 cm.From series: Twitter.Multiple.

Necklace: Sijsjes Talent by Birgit Laken.Melamine, bamboo fiber, gold, acrylic paint.. 2011.44 x 20 x 2 cm.From series: Lovin' Spoonfull.

Pendant: Huppy by Birgit Laken.Melamine. 2010.15 x 6.2 x 2.4 cm.From series: Lovin' Spoonfull.

Pendant: Dolphin by Birgit Laken.Melamine. 2010.13.5 x 9 x 2 cm.From series: Lovin' Spoonfull.

Pendant: Turbo Fly by Birgit Laken.Melamine. 2010.9 x 7.2 x 3 cm.From series: Lovin' Spoonfull.

Pendant: Chinchilla by Birgit Laken.Melamine. 2010.11 x 8.5 x 2.2 cm.From series: Lovin' Spoonfull.

Necklace: Summer-in-the-city by Birgit Laken.Melamine gold.. 2010.38 x 32 x 2 cm.From series: Lovin' Spoonfull.

Brooch: Heart on top, Heart of Gold by Birgit Laken.Fine silver, fine gold, 14k gold.. 2010.3.5 x 1.7 x 0.5 cm, 2.5 x 1,2 x 0.5 cm.From series: Heartwork.

Brooch: Direct hit by Birgit Laken.Silver, acrylic lacquer.. 2010.3.5 x 2.6 x 0.8 cm.From series: Heartwork.

Brooch: Herzinsel by Birgit Laken.Silver. 2010.8.5 x 4.5 cm.From series: HeartworkUnique piece.Installation with brooch..

Brooch: Flying Heart by Birgit Laken.Silver. 2010.6.5 x 3.8 x 0.4 cm.From series: HeartworkUnique piece.Living close at the sea, I used the beach, a place for contemplation, romantic meetings and fun to investigate certain matters of the heart. The project began with making heart shaped sculptures in the wet sand by the waterside.The waves and the tide gradually changed and swept away the sculptures. I took pictures of this process and made a series of brooches based on these images. The photos and the jewellery are intimately tied together in small installations that tell about love..

Brooch: Traces after a period of time by Birgit Laken.Silver. 2010.7 x 3.5 cm, 7.5 x 4 cm.From series: Heartwork.Installation with brooches..

Brooch: Meeting Waves by Birgit Laken.Silver. 2010.6.3 x 3.2 cm.From series: HeartworkUnique piece.Installation with brooch.

Brooch: Hearttwinkle by Birgit Laken.Silver. 2010.5.5 x 6 cm.From series: Heartwork.Installation with brooch..

Brooch: Paradise by Birgit Laken.Silver. 2010.5.9 x 4.5 cm.From series: Heartwork.

Brooch: Landed by Birgit Laken.Silver. 2010.3.2 x 4 cm.From series: Heartwork.Installation with brooch..

Brooch: Destiny by Birgit Laken.Silver. 2010.4 x 6 cm.From series: Heartwork.

Brooch: Sensorium by Birgit Laken.Silver. 2010.9 x 5.5 cm.From series: Heartwork.

Brooch: Solidified by Birgit Laken.Silver, acrylic lacquer.. 2010.5.7 x 5.3 cm.

Brooch: Insignia by Birgit Laken.Silver, acrylic lacquer.. 2010.5.5 x 5 cm.From series: Heartwork.Installation with brooch..

Earrings: Hoya Camosa by Birgit Laken.Silver, acrylic paint.. 2008.From series: Summerland.

Necklace: Hoya Camosa buds by Birgit Laken.Oxidised silver pearls bloodcoral. 2010.20x24cm detail.Summerland series.

Necklace: Hoya Camosa 5 by Birgit Laken.Oxidised silver pearls bloodcoral hematite. 2010.50x20 cm.Summerland series.

Pendant: Camosa by Birgit Laken.Oxidised silver bloodcoral pearls hematite. 2010.9x42 cm.Summerland series.

Necklace: Hoya by Birgit Laken.Gold bloodcoral pearls. 2010.12x26 cm.Summerland series.

Necklace: Hoya Camosa Umbel by Birgit Laken.Silver, bronze, acrylic paint, pearls, textile, white gold. 2009.40 x 20,5 cm.Summerland series.

Brooch: Hoya Camosa metamorphosis by Birgit Laken.18k gold, pearls. 2009.13 x 9,5 cm.Summerland series.

Necklace: Hoya Camosa 3a by Birgit Laken.Silver, acrylic paint, textile. 2008.24 x 25 cm.Summerland series.

Necklace: Hoya Camosa 3b by Birgit Laken.Silver, acrylic paint, textile. 2008.25 x 29 cm.Summerland series.

Brooch: Hoya Camosa drops by Birgit Laken.Oxidised silver, rock crystal. 2009.11x11x1,5 cm.Summerland series.

Necklace: Hoya Camosa 1 by Birgit Laken.18 k gold. 2007.33 x 27,5 x 0,3 cm.

Necklace: Hoya Camosa 2 by Birgit Laken.Acrylic sheet, acrylic paint, silver. 2008.35 x 27 x 0,4 cm.

Necklace: Hoya Camosa 4 by Birgit Laken.Textile, acrylic sheet, acrylic paint. 2008.38 x 30 x 1,5 cm.Summerland series.

Necklace: Pouring-out-cans by Birgit Laken.Lace imprint, silver.. 2007.32 x 20 cm.

Brooch: Fingerprint by Birgit Laken.Hard fabric, 14k gold. 2007.4,6 x 1,8 x 1,6 cm.

Brooch: Thumbnail by Birgit Laken.Hard fabric, 14k gold. 2007.4,5 x 2,6 x 1,4 cm.

Pendant: Big Thumbnail by Birgit Laken.Fabric resin. 2007.7.5 x 2.8 x 2.4 cm.

Object: Kleinduimpje by Birgit Laken.Hard fabric. 2006.4 x 2,5 x 2,2 cm.

Earrings: Heartwear by Birgit Laken.Silver. 2006.5.7 x 3.8 cm.

Earrings: Ear cans by Birgit Laken.Silver. 2006.3 x 4.5 cm.

Brooch: Pots together by Birgit Laken.Silver. 2006.8.6 x 4 cm.

Necklace: Flower by Birgit Laken.18k gold silver, acrylic paint.. 2005.45 x 26 cm.

Necklace: Leaves and Flower by Birgit Laken.Silver, acrylic paint. 2004.36 x 19 cm.Crown series.

Necklace: Crownseries by Birgit Laken.18k gold silver, acrylic paint.. 2004.20 x 22 cm.

Necklace: Leaves by Birgit Laken.Tantalium, gold.. 2004.20 x 20 x 0.5 cm.From series: Crown.

Brooch: Flower by Birgit Laken.Silver, 18k gold.. 2004.19 x 6, 16 x 5 cm.From series: Crown.

Brooch: Crown by Birgit Laken.18k gold, nylon.. 2004.5.2 x 3.9, 6.7 x 5.5 cm.From series: Crown.

Brooch: Crown by Birgit Laken.18k gold, aquamarine, nylon.. 2004.5.3 x 3.8 cm.From series: Crown.

Brooch: Crown by Birgit Laken.18k gold, pearls, nylon.. 2004.5 x 3.5, 6.5 x 5.2 cm.From series: Crown.

Brooch: Crown by Birgit Laken.18k gold.. 2004.5.6 x 4.3 cm.From series: Crown.

Brooch: Crown by Birgit Laken.18k gold, nylon.. 2004.5.6 x 4.1 cm, 5 x 3.7 cm.From series: Crown.

Brooch: Seedpot 1 by Birgit Laken.Silver, Rock crystal. 2004.5.5 x 8.4 cmUnique piece.

Brooch: Seedpot 2 by Birgit Laken.Silver, rock crystal. 2004.5.5 x 8.4 cmUnique piece.

Brooch: Pot with Flower by Birgit Laken.Silver, 14k gold. 2003.8 x 6 cmUnique piece.

Necklace: Disk by Birgit Laken.Acrylic paint, rock-crystal. 2002.ø 11.2 cm (disk).

Necklace: Disk by Birgit Laken.Acrylic paint, rock-crystal. 2002Unique piece.

Pendant: Two folded hearts in one by Birgit Laken.Tombac. 1998.17 x 9 cm.Photo by: Gerhard Jaeger.From series: HeartwearUnique piece.

Pendant: Folded Heart with golden rings by Birgit Laken.Tombac, gold. 1998.16 x 7 cm.From series: HeartwearUnique piece.

Necklace: Dierbaar hart by Birgit Laken.18k gold, goat’s hair, tombac, coral. 1998.30 x 30 cm, 17 x 40 cm when worn.From series: HeartwearUnique piece.

Necklace: Dierbaar hart by Birgit Laken.18k gold, goat’s hair, tombac, coral. 1998.30 x 30 cm, 17 x 40 cm when worn.From series: HeartwearUnique piece.Alternative view.

Pendant: Mother heart by Birgit Laken.Wood goat’s hair. 1998.9 x 5 cm +11 x 8 cm.From series: HeartwearUnique piece.

Pendant: Mother heart by Birgit Laken.Wood goat’s hair. 1998.9 x 5 cm +11 x 8 cm.From series: HeartwearUnique piece.Back view.

Necklace: Grosses Herz by Birgit Laken.Silver. 1998.30 x 35 cm, 17 x 43 cm when worn.From series: HeartwearUnique piece.

Necklace: Grosses Herz by Birgit Laken.Silver. 1998.30 x 35 cm, 17 x 43 cm when worn.From series: HeartwearUnique piece.Alternative view.

Necklace: Grosses Herz by Birgit Laken.Silver, coral. 1998.17 x 43 cm.From series: HeartwearUnique piece.

Necklace: Grosses Herz by Birgit Laken.Silver, coral. 1998.17 x 43 cm.From series: HeartwearUnique piece.Alternative view.

Necklace: Listening heart by Birgit Laken.18k gold. 1998.21 x 46 cm, 17 x 43 cm when worn.From series: HeartwearUnique piece.

Necklace: Listening heart by Birgit Laken.18k gold. 1998.21 x 46 cm, 17 x 43 cm when worn.From series: HeartwearUnique piece.Alternative view.

Necklace: Vis a Vis 1 by Birgit Laken.Gold. 1997Unique piece.

Necklace: Vis a Vis 2 by Birgit Laken.Gold. 1997Unique piece.

Necklace: Push Up by Birgit Laken.Stainless steel, Rock crystal. 1997Unique piece.

Pendant: Disk by Birgit Laken.Tombac. 1993.ø 7.5 cm.

Brooch: Sheatfish and Amoria Zebra by Birgit Laken.Mokume gane. 1992.19 x 4.4 x 1.2 cm, 17 x 4.8 x 1.2 cm.

Necklace: Snake by Birgit Laken.Mokume gane. 1990.240 x 180 mm.

Brooch: Spiral by Birgit Laken.Perforated steel forged. 1987.200 x 100 mm.

Bracelet: Untitled by Birgit Laken.Steelstrip, brass. 1983.ø 19.5 cm.

Necklace: Untitled by Birgit Laken.Steelstrip, goldleaf. 1982.ø 28 cm.

Birgit Laken
Pendant: Breeding Bird, 2022
Agate, wood, bronze, pigment
9 x 10.5 x 0.6 cm
From series: Animaled
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Birgit Laken
Pendant: Snow Bird, 2022
Agate, wood, bronze, pigment
8 x 10.5 x 0.6 cm
From series: Animaled
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Birgit Laken
Pendant: Duckling, 2022
Agate, wood, bronze, pigment
7 x 5 x 0.7 cm
From series: Animaled
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Birgit Laken
Brooch: Woodpecker, 2020
Agate, wood, bronze, silver, pigment
6 x 9.5 x 0.6 cm
From series: Animaled
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Birgit Laken
Brooch: Gnawer, 2020
Agate, wood, bronze, silver, pigment
7 x 5.6 x 0.6 cm
From series: Animaled
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Birgit Laken
Brooch: Bambie, 2020
Agate, wood, bronze, silver, pigment
7 x 8 x 0.6 cm
From series: Animaled
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Birgit Laken
Pendant: Snowflake Hopper, 2020
Agate, Obsidiaan, wood, bronze, pigment
12 x 8 x 0.6 cm
From series: Animaled
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Birgit Laken
Brooch: Panther, 2020
Agate, wood, bronze
5.5 x 7.5 x 0.5 cm
From series: Animaled series
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Birgit Laken
Brooch: Spoeki, 2020
Agate, wood, bronze
4.5 x 8 x 0.5 cm
From series: Animaled series
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Birgit Laken
Pendant: Black Lilly, 2018
Agate, wood, bronze, silk cord
14 x 9 x 0.7 cm
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Birgit Laken
Pendant: Pelican, 2018
Agate, wood, bronze, silk cord
6 x 9 x 0.6 cm
From series: Animaled series
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Birgit Laken
Brooch: Birdy, 2018
Agate, wood, bronze
9 x 4.5 x 0.5 cm
From series: Animaled series
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Birgit Laken
Pendant: Baby Rhino, 2018
Agate, wood, bronze, linen cord
9 x 8 x 1.5 cm
From series: Animaled series
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Birgit Laken
Pendant: Chicabiddy, 2018
Agate, wood, bronze, linen cord
7 x 5.5 x 0.8 cm
From series: Animaled series
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Birgit Laken
Brooch: Permian Birdy, 2021
Petrified wood, wood, bronze, pigment, gold on silver
4 x 2.5 x 0.7 cm
From series: News from the Permian
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Birgit Laken
Brooch: Permian Goat, 2024
Petrified wood, wood, bronze, pigment, gold on silver
5 x 3.5 x 0.9 cm
From series: News from the Permian
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Birgit Laken
Brooch: Permian Poodle, 2021
Petrified wood, wood, bronze, pigment, silver
7 x 4 x 0.8 cm
From series: News from the Permian
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Birgit Laken
Brooch: Permian Retriever, 2021
Petrified wood, wood, bronze, pigment, silver
7 x 4.5 x 0.8 cm
From series: News from the Permian
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Birgit Laken
Brooch: Permian Terrier Scotty, 2021
Petrified wood, wood, bronze, pigment, gold on silver.
6.5 x 4.5 x 0.7 cm
From series: News from the Permian
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Birgit Laken
Pendant: Archeo Bird, 2018
Petrified wood, wood, bronze, pigment.
10 x 10 x 0.8 cm
From series: News from the Permian
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Birgit Laken
Pendant: Guard, 2018
Petrified wood, wood, bronze, pigment.
5 x 10 x 0.8 cm
From series: News from the Permian
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Birgit Laken
Pendant: Permian Moai, 2018
Petrified wood, wood, bronze, pigment.
12 x 6 x 0.9 cm
From series: News from the Permian
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Birgit Laken
Pendant: Primeval Tree, 2018
Petrified wood, wood, bronze, pigment.
12 x 9 x 0.8 cm
From series: News from the Permian
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Birgit Laken
Pendant: Brown Papillon, 2018
Petrified wood, wood, bronze, pigment.
6 x 11 x 0.8 cm
From series: News from the Permian
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Birgit Laken
Pendant: Blue Papillon, 2018
Petrified wood, wood, bronze, pigment.
6 x 11 x 0.8 cm
From series: News from the Permian
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Birgit Laken
Pendant: Turkois Papillon, 2018
Petrified wood, wood, bronze, pigment.
6 x 11 x 0.8 cm
From series: News from the Permian
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Birgit Laken
Brooch: Dino, 2018
Petrified wood, wood, bronze, pigment.
5.5 x 6.5 x 0.7 cm
From series: News from the Permian
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Birgit Laken
Brooch: Fox, 2018
Petrified wood, wood, bronze, pigment, gold.
3 x 6 x 0.7 cm
From series: News from the Permian
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Birgit Laken
Necklace: Heron, 2017
Melamine, wood, silk cord.
60 cm
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Birgit Laken
Necklace: Koala, 2017
Melamine, wood, silk cord.
35 cm
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Birgit Laken
Pendant: Strange Bird 10, 2018
Melamine, rubber.
From series: Animaled
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Birgit Laken
Pendant: Strange Bird 01, 2017
Melamine
From series: Animaled
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Birgit Laken
Pendant: Strange Bird 02, 2017
Melamine
From series: Animaled
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Birgit Laken
Pendant: Strange Bird 03, 2017
Melamine
From series: Animaled
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Birgit Laken
Pendant: Strange Bird 04, 2017
Melamine
From series: Animaled
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Birgit Laken
Pendant: Strange Bird 05, 2017
Melamine
From series: Animaled
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Birgit Laken
Pendant: Strange Bird 06, 2017
Melamine
From series: Animaled
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Birgit Laken
Pendant: Strange Bird 07, 2017
Melamine
From series: Animaled
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Birgit Laken
Pendant: Strange Bird 08, 2017
Melamine
From series: Animaled
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Birgit Laken
Pendant: Strange Bird 09, 2017
Melamine
From series: Animaled
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Birgit Laken
Ring: Koala, 2017
Polyamide
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Birgit Laken
Ring: Mule Rings, 2015
Polyamide
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Birgit Laken
Ring: Winged-Ring, 2016
Polyamide
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Birgit Laken
Pendant: Bir-pendants, 2016
Polyamide
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Birgit Laken
Ring: Ears-ring, 2012
Alumite
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Birgit Laken
Ring: Bird-Rings, 2013
Polyamide
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Birgit Laken
Pendant: Cat-pendants, 2013
Polyamide acrylic lacquer.
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Birgit Laken
Ring: Frog-Ring, 2015
Polyamide
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Birgit Laken
Ring: Rose-Rings, 2016
Polyamide
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Birgit Laken
Brooch: Animaled Series, 2014
Photo on mdf, uv lacquered, acrylic paint
11 x 5 cm : 10 x 7.7 cm
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Birgit Laken
Brooch: Animaled Series, 2014
Photo on mdf, uv lacquered, acrylic paint, back patinated bronze
10 x 7.5 cm : 6 x 9.5 cm
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Birgit Laken
Brooch: Animaled Series, 2014
Photo on mdf, uv lacquered, acrylic paint, back patinated bronze
6.2 x 7.3 cm : 4.8 x 5.5 cm
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Birgit Laken
Brooch: Animaled Series, 2014
Photo on mdf, uv lacquered, acrylic paint, back patinated bronze
11 x 11.5 cm
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Birgit Laken
Brooch: Animaled Series, 2014
Photo on mdf, uv lacquered, acrylic paint, back patinated bronze
11.5 x 3.5 cm : 14.5 x 6cm
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Birgit Laken
Brooch: Animaled Series, 2014
Photo on mdf, uv lacquered, acrylic paint, back patinated bronze
6 x 7cm : 4.5 x 5.7cm
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Birgit Laken
Brooch: Animaled Series, 2014
Photo on mdf, uv lacquered, acrylic paint, back patinated bronze
13 x 6.5 cm : 6 x 11 cm
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Birgit Laken
Brooch: Animaled Series, 2014
Photo on mdf, uv lacquered, acrylic paint, back patinated bronze
12.5 x 6.5 cm : 16 x 5 cm
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Birgit Laken
Brooch: Life Story of a Birchtree at Lisbons Tramstation, 2013
Photo on mdf, uv lacquered, acrylic paint, back patinated bronze
16cm
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Birgit Laken
Object: Frozen Moment and Ur-Hund in Bush, 2013
Petrified wood, silver
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Birgit Laken
Object: Mouse with Cat Coat and Ur-Waldmann, 2013
Petrified wood, polymer, pigment, shell sand, wood, bronze
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Birgit Laken
Necklace: Flying Insects, 2013
Petrified wood, wood, bronze, polymer, pigment, silver patinated.
42 x 35 x 3 cm
From series: News from the Permian
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Birgit Laken
Necklace: Flying Insects, 2013
Petrified wood, wood, bronze, polymer, pigment, silver patinated.
42 x 35 x 3 cm
From series: News from the Permian

Detail view.

Birgit Laken
Necklace: Flying Insects, 2013
Petrified wood, wood, bronze, polymer, pigment, silver patinated.
42 x 35 x 3 cm
From series: News from the Permian

On body.
Photo by Paula Crespo.

Birgit Laken
Necklace: Flying Monster, 2013
Petrified wood, wood, bronze, polymer, pigment, silver patinated.
From series: News from the Permian
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Birgit Laken
Brooch: Flying Dog, 2013
Petrified wood, wood, bronze, polymer, pigment, silver patinated.
From series: News from the Permian
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Birgit Laken
Ring: Love-my-cat, 2012
Oxidised silver.
5.6 x 3.4 x 2.4 cm
From series: Twitter
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Birgit Laken
Ring: Chiwawa, 2012
Silver
5.8 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm
From series: Twitter
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Birgit Laken
Ring: Flower-ring, 2012
Oxidised silver.
6.4 x 3.5 x 2.2 cm
From series: Twitter
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Birgit Laken
Ring: Wing-Ring, 2011
Oxidised silver.
5.8 x 3.5 x 2.1 cm
From series: Twitter
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Birgit Laken
Ring: Wing-Ring, 2011
Oxidised silver.
5.8 x 3.5 x 2.1 cm
From series: Twitter

On body.

Birgit Laken
Brooch: Queen Twitter, care for our planet, 2010
Silver, acrylic paint over shell sand
5.5 x 5.5 x 1.6 cm
From series: Twitter
Multiple
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Birgit Laken
Pendant: Twitter, 2009
Silver
5.8 x 5.8 x 2.9 cm
From series: Twitter
Multiple
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Birgit Laken
Necklace: Sijsjes Talent, 2011
Melamine, bamboo fiber, gold, acrylic paint.
44 x 20 x 2 cm
From series: Lovin' Spoonfull
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Birgit Laken
Pendant: Huppy, 2010
Melamine
15 x 6.2 x 2.4 cm
From series: Lovin' Spoonfull
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Birgit Laken
Pendant: Dolphin, 2010
Melamine
13.5 x 9 x 2 cm
From series: Lovin' Spoonfull
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Birgit Laken
Pendant: Turbo Fly, 2010
Melamine
9 x 7.2 x 3 cm
From series: Lovin' Spoonfull
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Birgit Laken
Pendant: Chinchilla, 2010
Melamine
11 x 8.5 x 2.2 cm
From series: Lovin' Spoonfull
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Birgit Laken
Necklace: Summer-in-the-city, 2010
Melamine gold.
38 x 32 x 2 cm
From series: Lovin' Spoonfull
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Birgit Laken
Brooch: Heart on top, Heart of Gold, 2010
Fine silver, fine gold, 14k gold.
3.5 x 1.7 x 0.5 cm, 2.5 x 1,2 x 0.5 cm
From series: Heartwork
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Birgit Laken
Brooch: Direct hit, 2010
Silver, acrylic lacquer.
3.5 x 2.6 x 0.8 cm
From series: Heartwork
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Birgit Laken
Brooch: Herzinsel, 2010
Silver
8.5 x 4.5 cm
From series: Heartwork
Installation with brooch.
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Birgit Laken
Brooch: Flying Heart, 2010
Silver
6.5 x 3.8 x 0.4 cm
From series: Heartwork
Living close at the sea, I used the beach, a place for contemplation, romantic meetings and fun to investigate certain matters of the heart. The project began with making heart shaped sculptures in the wet sand by the waterside.The waves and the tide gradually changed and swept away the sculptures. I took pictures of this process and made a series of brooches based on these images. The photos and the jewellery are intimately tied together in small installations that tell about love.
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Birgit Laken
Brooch: Traces after a period of time, 2010
Silver
7 x 3.5 cm, 7.5 x 4 cm
From series: Heartwork

Installation with brooches.

Birgit Laken
Brooch: Meeting Waves, 2010
Silver
6.3 x 3.2 cm
From series: Heartwork
Installation with brooch
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Birgit Laken
Brooch: Hearttwinkle, 2010
Silver
5.5 x 6 cm
From series: Heartwork

Installation with brooch.

Birgit Laken
Brooch: Paradise, 2010
Silver
5.9 x 4.5 cm
From series: Heartwork
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Birgit Laken
Brooch: Landed, 2010
Silver
3.2 x 4 cm
From series: Heartwork

Installation with brooch.

Birgit Laken
Brooch: Destiny, 2010
Silver
4 x 6 cm
From series: Heartwork
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Birgit Laken
Brooch: Sensorium, 2010
Silver
9 x 5.5 cm
From series: Heartwork
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Birgit Laken
Brooch: Solidified, 2010
Silver, acrylic lacquer.
5.7 x 5.3 cm
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Birgit Laken
Brooch: Insignia, 2010
Silver, acrylic lacquer.
5.5 x 5 cm
From series: Heartwork

Installation with brooch.

Birgit Laken
Earrings: Hoya Camosa, 2008
Silver, acrylic paint.
From series: Summerland
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Birgit Laken
Necklace: Hoya Camosa buds, 2010
Oxidised silver pearls bloodcoral
20x24cm detail
Summerland series
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Birgit Laken
Necklace: Hoya Camosa 5, 2010
Oxidised silver pearls bloodcoral hematite
50x20 cm
Summerland series
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Birgit Laken
Pendant: Camosa, 2010
Oxidised silver bloodcoral pearls hematite
9x42 cm
Summerland series
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Birgit Laken
Necklace: Hoya, 2010
Gold bloodcoral pearls
12x26 cm
Summerland series
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Birgit Laken
Necklace: Hoya Camosa Umbel, 2009
Silver, bronze, acrylic paint, pearls, textile, white gold
40 x 20,5 cm
Summerland series
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Birgit Laken
Brooch: Hoya Camosa metamorphosis, 2009
18k gold, pearls
13 x 9,5 cm
Summerland series
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Birgit Laken
Necklace: Hoya Camosa 3a, 2008
Silver, acrylic paint, textile
24 x 25 cm
Summerland series
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Birgit Laken
Necklace: Hoya Camosa 3b, 2008
Silver, acrylic paint, textile
25 x 29 cm
Summerland series
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Birgit Laken
Brooch: Hoya Camosa drops, 2009
Oxidised silver, rock crystal
11x11x1,5 cm
Summerland series
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Birgit Laken
Necklace: Hoya Camosa 2, 2008
Acrylic sheet, acrylic paint, silver
35 x 27 x 0,4 cm
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Birgit Laken
Necklace: Hoya Camosa 4, 2008
Textile, acrylic sheet, acrylic paint
38 x 30 x 1,5 cm
Summerland series
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Birgit Laken
Necklace: Pouring-out-cans, 2007
Lace imprint, silver.
32 x 20 cm
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Birgit Laken
Brooch: Fingerprint, 2007
Hard fabric, 14k gold
4,6 x 1,8 x 1,6 cm
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Birgit Laken
Brooch: Thumbnail, 2007
Hard fabric, 14k gold
4,5 x 2,6 x 1,4 cm
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Birgit Laken
Pendant: Big Thumbnail, 2007
Fabric resin
7.5 x 2.8 x 2.4 cm
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Birgit Laken
Necklace: Flower, 2005
18k gold silver, acrylic paint.
45 x 26 cm
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Birgit Laken
Necklace: Leaves and Flower, 2004
Silver, acrylic paint
36 x 19 cm
Crown series
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Birgit Laken
Necklace: Crownseries, 2004
18k gold silver, acrylic paint.
20 x 22 cm
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Birgit Laken
Necklace: Leaves, 2004
Tantalium, gold.
20 x 20 x 0.5 cm
From series: Crown
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Birgit Laken
Brooch: Flower, 2004
Silver, 18k gold.
19 x 6, 16 x 5 cm
From series: Crown
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Birgit Laken
Brooch: Crown, 2004
18k gold, nylon.
5.2 x 3.9, 6.7 x 5.5 cm
From series: Crown
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Birgit Laken
Brooch: Crown, 2004
18k gold, aquamarine, nylon.
5.3 x 3.8 cm
From series: Crown
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Birgit Laken
Brooch: Crown, 2004
18k gold, pearls, nylon.
5 x 3.5, 6.5 x 5.2 cm
From series: Crown
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Birgit Laken
Brooch: Crown, 2004
18k gold.
5.6 x 4.3 cm
From series: Crown
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Birgit Laken
Brooch: Crown, 2004
18k gold, nylon.
5.6 x 4.1 cm, 5 x 3.7 cm
From series: Crown
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Birgit Laken
Necklace: Disk, 2002
Acrylic paint, rock-crystal
ø 11.2 cm (disk)
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Birgit Laken
Pendant: Two folded hearts in one, 1998
Tombac
17 x 9 cm
Photo by: Gerhard Jaeger
From series: Heartwear
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Birgit Laken
Pendant: Folded Heart with golden rings, 1998
Tombac, gold
16 x 7 cm
From series: Heartwear
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Birgit Laken
Necklace: Dierbaar hart, 1998
18k gold, goat’s hair, tombac, coral
30 x 30 cm, 17 x 40 cm when worn
From series: Heartwear
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Birgit Laken
Necklace: Dierbaar hart, 1998
18k gold, goat’s hair, tombac, coral
30 x 30 cm, 17 x 40 cm when worn
From series: Heartwear

Alternative view

Birgit Laken
Pendant: Mother heart, 1998
Wood goat’s hair
9 x 5 cm +11 x 8 cm
From series: Heartwear
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Birgit Laken
Pendant: Mother heart, 1998
Wood goat’s hair
9 x 5 cm +11 x 8 cm
From series: Heartwear

Back view

Birgit Laken
Necklace: Grosses Herz, 1998
Silver
30 x 35 cm, 17 x 43 cm when worn
From series: Heartwear
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Birgit Laken
Necklace: Grosses Herz, 1998
Silver
30 x 35 cm, 17 x 43 cm when worn
From series: Heartwear

Alternative view

Birgit Laken
Necklace: Grosses Herz, 1998
Silver, coral
17 x 43 cm
From series: Heartwear
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Birgit Laken
Necklace: Grosses Herz, 1998
Silver, coral
17 x 43 cm
From series: Heartwear

Alternative view

Birgit Laken
Necklace: Listening heart, 1998
18k gold
21 x 46 cm, 17 x 43 cm when worn
From series: Heartwear
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Birgit Laken
Necklace: Listening heart, 1998
18k gold
21 x 46 cm, 17 x 43 cm when worn
From series: Heartwear

Alternative view

Birgit Laken
Brooch: Sheatfish and Amoria Zebra, 1992
Mokume gane
19 x 4.4 x 1.2 cm, 17 x 4.8 x 1.2 cm
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Statement

I strive for it, the emotional impulse, which gave me the energy to work out my idea, being perceptible in the results. Then there will be communication possible on another level. It can bring out something to the wearer or the contemplator. For this reason, jewellery, so close to our body, is a valuable exchange of thoughts and feelings.

Today’s jewellery, future antique!