Collected by Joanna Gollberg
Exhibition
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03 Sep 2014
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28 Sep 2014
Published: 29.08.2014
Velvet da Vinci
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Necklace: El Grande Collar de los Coralinos
Sterling silver, Coral (Mexico), Hydro Peridot, Peridot, Apatite, Turquoise, Lab Sapphire, Topaz, Chalcedony
Joanna, Gollberg
Necklace: El Grande Collar de los Coralinos
Sterling silver, Coral (Mexico), Hydro Peridot, Peridot, Apatite, Turquoise, Lab Sapphire, Topaz, Chalcedony
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Velvet da Vinci presents an exhibition by Joanna Gollberg with jewellery that are a directly result of the travels made by the artist. Using materials and found objects from her trips and techniques of her everyday, Joanna Gollberg shows the intimate connection with her pieces.
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Joanna Gollberg
San Francisco’s Velvet da Vinci is proud to present Joanna Gollberg: Collected, An Exploration of Travel Through Jewelry.
Joanna Gollberg’s most recent body of work considers the experiences of travel, observation, and enlightenment through the form of jewelry. Inspired by her own personal collection of coral, shells, and other keepsakes gathered while traveling the world, the exhibition will feature an exciting new series created from precious and semi precious materials, as well as found objects. Found in Mexico, Western North Carolina, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam, these tokens serve as a physical reminder of the place from which they came, their histories, and the artist’s connection to each experience. The exhibition will also include a selection of documentary photographs, taken by the artist on each trip.
On this pivotal new body of work, Gollberg writes:
“I had never before given myself permission to use (these elements) in my jewelry, because they were physical objects that kept me connected to places that made my whole heart feel crushingly full... I chose to use techniques that I rarely employ in my day to day jewelry making life—mold making, wax carving, casting, enameling which gave me deep pleasure. I freely used gemstones and materials that suited each piece,disregarding any pre-planned price structure... The results are twofold: I am spiritually refreshed and ready to re-enter my work life anew, and I have created a body of work that is personally meaningful, yet still beautiful and true to my aesthetic.”
With a Jewelry Design degree from FIT in New York City, Gollberg has been creating and exhibiting unique wearable objects since 1997. A well-known and respected author, she has written four books on handcrafted jewelry: Making Metal Jewelry, Creative Metal Crafts, The Art & Craft of Making Jewelry, and The Ultimate Jeweler's Guide. Her work has been included in gallery and museum exhibitions across the US and has been featured in international publications such as Art Jewelry Magazine, Lapidary Journal, Ornament Magazine, 1000 Rings, 500 Wedding Rings, 500 Enameled Objects, and 21st Century Jewelry. Currently based out of Asheville, North Carolina, the artist also teaches at noted craft institutions such as the Penland School of Crafts and Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts.
Joanna Gollberg’s most recent body of work considers the experiences of travel, observation, and enlightenment through the form of jewelry. Inspired by her own personal collection of coral, shells, and other keepsakes gathered while traveling the world, the exhibition will feature an exciting new series created from precious and semi precious materials, as well as found objects. Found in Mexico, Western North Carolina, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam, these tokens serve as a physical reminder of the place from which they came, their histories, and the artist’s connection to each experience. The exhibition will also include a selection of documentary photographs, taken by the artist on each trip.
On this pivotal new body of work, Gollberg writes:
“I had never before given myself permission to use (these elements) in my jewelry, because they were physical objects that kept me connected to places that made my whole heart feel crushingly full... I chose to use techniques that I rarely employ in my day to day jewelry making life—mold making, wax carving, casting, enameling which gave me deep pleasure. I freely used gemstones and materials that suited each piece,disregarding any pre-planned price structure... The results are twofold: I am spiritually refreshed and ready to re-enter my work life anew, and I have created a body of work that is personally meaningful, yet still beautiful and true to my aesthetic.”
With a Jewelry Design degree from FIT in New York City, Gollberg has been creating and exhibiting unique wearable objects since 1997. A well-known and respected author, she has written four books on handcrafted jewelry: Making Metal Jewelry, Creative Metal Crafts, The Art & Craft of Making Jewelry, and The Ultimate Jeweler's Guide. Her work has been included in gallery and museum exhibitions across the US and has been featured in international publications such as Art Jewelry Magazine, Lapidary Journal, Ornament Magazine, 1000 Rings, 500 Wedding Rings, 500 Enameled Objects, and 21st Century Jewelry. Currently based out of Asheville, North Carolina, the artist also teaches at noted craft institutions such as the Penland School of Crafts and Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts.
Necklace: El Collar de Citrino Amarillo y Otras Cosas
Sterling silver, Yellow rock (Mexico), brown glass (Western NC), citrine, coral (Mexico), yellow enamel, Citrine beads
Joanna, Gollberg
Necklace: El Collar de Citrino Amarillo y Otras Cosas
Sterling silver, Yellow rock (Mexico), brown glass (Western NC), citrine, coral (Mexico), yellow enamel, Citrine beads
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Necklace: El Collar de la Garra del Cangrejo
Sterling Silver, Blue Chalcedony, Crab Claw (Mexico)
Joanna, Gollberg
Necklace: El Collar de la Garra del Cangrejo
Sterling Silver, Blue Chalcedony, Crab Claw (Mexico)
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Necklace: नीले रुपया हार Nīlē rupayā hāra
Sterling Silver, Blue Chalcedony, Blue enamel (On Cast Indian Rupee), Shell, (Mexico), Amazonite
Joanna, Gollberg
Necklace: नीले रुपया हार Nīlē rupayā hāra
Sterling Silver, Blue Chalcedony, Blue enamel (On Cast Indian Rupee), Shell, (Mexico), Amazonite
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Necklace: रूबी और कोरल हार Rūbī aura kōrala hāra
Sterling silver, Coral (Mexico), Lab Ruby, natural faceted flat ruby, natural faceted rubies, Natural ruby rough, Carnelian
Joanna, Gollberg
Necklace: रूबी और कोरल हार Rūbī aura kōrala hāra
Sterling silver, Coral (Mexico), Lab Ruby, natural faceted flat ruby, natural faceted rubies, Natural ruby rough, Carnelian
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Necklace: มรกตและสร้อยคอเงินบาท
Black Acrylic, Yellow Diamond (.10 ct), Green Enamel (On cast Thai Baht), Green Onyx, Rough Emerald, Peridot, Shell (Mexico), Lemon Quartz, Malachite, Beads: Emerald
Joanna, Gollberg
Necklace: มรกตและสร้อยคอเงินบาท
Black Acrylic, Yellow Diamond (.10 ct), Green Enamel (On cast Thai Baht), Green Onyx, Rough Emerald, Peridot, Shell (Mexico), Lemon Quartz, Malachite, Beads: Emerald
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Earrings: Red Pop Top & Coral
Sterling Silver, Aluminum (Western NC), Garnet, Coral, Simulated Ruby
Joanna, Gollberg
Earrings: Red Pop Top & Coral
Sterling Silver, Aluminum (Western NC), Garnet, Coral, Simulated Ruby
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Earrings: Azul y Shell pendientes moldeados
Sterling Silver, Blue Topaz, Shell (Mexico), Concrete (Mexico), Plastic (Mexico), Beads: Turquoise, Iolite, Green Turquoise
Joanna, Gollberg
Earrings: Azul y Shell pendientes moldeados
Sterling Silver, Blue Topaz, Shell (Mexico), Concrete (Mexico), Plastic (Mexico), Beads: Turquoise, Iolite, Green Turquoise
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Earrings: สามต่างหูหินที่มีเปลือกห้อย
Sterling Silver, Blue Chalcedony, Green Glass (Mexico), Concrete (Mexico), Blue Sapphire
Joanna, Gollberg
Earrings: สามต่างหูหินที่มีเปลือกห้อย
Sterling Silver, Blue Chalcedony, Green Glass (Mexico), Concrete (Mexico), Blue Sapphire
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Earrings: Pendientes de Cristal Verde, Opalo, y Coral Fundido
Sterling silver, Green Glass (Mexico), Sunstone, Peridot, Emerald, Opal
Joanna, Gollberg
Earrings: Pendientes de Cristal Verde, Opalo, y Coral Fundido
Sterling silver, Green Glass (Mexico), Sunstone, Peridot, Emerald, Opal
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Earrings: Nīṇṭa civappu rattiṉa puttar kātaṇika நீண்ட சிவப்பு ரத்தின புத்தர்
Sterling Silver, Garnet, Shell (Mexico), Pink Tourmaline, Ruby, Antique Carved Ivory (India)
Joanna, Gollberg
Earrings: Nīṇṭa civappu rattiṉa puttar kātaṇika நீண்ட சிவப்பு ரத்தின புத்தர் காதணிகள்
Sterling Silver, Garnet, Shell (Mexico), Pink Tourmaline, Ruby, Antique Carved Ivory (India)
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Earrings: ซิทรีนและเปลือกหอยต่างหูสองขา
Sterling Silver, Citrine, Shell (Thailand)
Joanna, Gollberg
Earrings: ซิทรีนและเปลือกหอยต่างหูสองขา
Sterling Silver, Citrine, Shell (Thailand)
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Ring: El Anillo de coral fundido y Turmalina
Sterling silver, Pink Tourmaline
Joanna, Gollberg
Ring: El Anillo de coral fundido y Turmalina
Sterling silver, Pink Tourmaline
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Ring: วงทองกับเคลือบสีฟ้าและแหวนมุก
18K Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Freshwater Pearl, Blue Enamel (on cast shell from Mexico)
Joanna, Gollberg
Ring: วงทองกับเคลือบสีฟ้าและแหวนมุก
18K Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Freshwater Pearl, Blue Enamel (on cast shell from Mexico)
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Brooch: गम और खोल ब्रोच Gama aura khōla brōca
Sterling Silver, Blue Pottery Shard (Western NC), Lapis, Amethyst Crystal, Amethyst, Dried Gum (Mexico), Pink Opal, Concrete (Mexico), Turquoise, Green Enamel (On cast shell from Mexico), Green Onyx
Joanna, Gollberg
Brooch: गम और खोल ब्रोच Gama aura khōla brōca
Sterling Silver, Blue Pottery Shard (Western NC), Lapis, Amethyst Crystal, Amethyst, Dried Gum (Mexico), Pink Opal, Concrete (Mexico), Turquoise, Green Enamel (On cast shell from Mexico), Green Onyx
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Brooch: Hathi Broca हाथी ब्रोच
Sterling silver, 18k gold bi-metal, freshwater pearl, Larimar, Shell (Mexico), Blue diamond (.10 ct)
Joanna, Gollberg
Brooch: Hathi Broca हाथी ब्रोच
Sterling silver, 18k gold bi-metal, freshwater pearl, Larimar, Shell (Mexico), Blue diamond (.10 ct)
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Velvet da Vinci
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