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Sheffield Institute of Arts, Degree Show 2018

Exhibition  /  09 Jun 2018  -  22 Jun 2018
 
Published: 28.05.2018
Brooch: Element of Surprise by Andrei Jakab.Porcelain, foil balloon.. 2018.12 x 4 x 10 cm.Photo by: Andrei Jakab.
. Many people take great comfort in discovering hidden treasures in case within pouches and containers. My collection of objects represent the set of curated mysteries that act as talismans of self control. My pieces could also be seen as a paradox of temptation due to the suggestive shapes reminiscent of inflated bags. When buying trading cards or Kinder eggs, the feeling of reward resides in the split second of opening the packaging and thus solving the mystery. Through my work I used the timeless nature of porcelain and combine it with the tempting aspect of inflated foil pouches, to create a luxury mystery bag. Is the feeling of instant gratification worth more than the regret followed by destroying the piece?. Andrei Jakab
Brooch: Element of Surprise, 2018
Porcelain, foil balloon.
12 x 4 x 10 cm
Photo by: Andrei Jakab

Many people take great comfort in discovering hidden treasures in case within pouches and containers. My collection of objects represent the set of curated mysteries that act as talismans of self control. My pieces could also be seen as a paradox of temptation due to the suggestive shapes reminiscent of inflated bags. When buying trading cards or Kinder eggs, the feeling of reward resides in the split second of opening the packaging and thus solving the mystery. Through my work I used the timeless nature of porcelain and combine it with the tempting aspect of inflated foil pouches, to create a luxury mystery bag. Is the feeling of instant gratification worth more than the regret followed by destroying the piece?
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Intro
The BA Jewellery and Metalwork Degree at Sheffield Hallam University is designed to give students a tailored education in Jewellery and Metalwork Design and Creative Practice. The aim of the programme is to give students a hands-on interaction with materials and processes, where they can identify and solve design problems through the production of carefully resolved objects.