Aleksandra Dedic

Bio

Aleksandra Dedic, born in Nis, SFR Yugoslavia, in 1972, is a Serbian sculptor and jeweller, and also one of the founders of MachoFema Jewellery brand (2014). She graduated in sculpture from the Faculty of Fine Arts in Belgrade as well as in visual arts from the Aix-Marseille Université in France. Due to the Italian Academic scholarship, she conducted research in painting at Accademia Albertina di Belle Arti in Turin, Italy. Aleksandra completed a Master's degree in Artistic Production at Facultad de Bellas Artes San Carlos in Valencia, Spain, where she also defended her PhD thesis. Besides that, she had a specialisation for professional artists at the glass/clay studio at Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Marseille, France.

With decades of experience working with various materials, Aleksandra is focused on her handcrafted, unique jewellery pieces. From metal and wood to paper and resin, she freely combines precious stones, 24k gold, and mother of pearl to create durable jewellery pieces of contemporary wearable art. Technically speaking, her output also appears where craftsmanship meets sculpture technology. Often, concepts emerge from ideas to redesign and repurpose art, to upcycle items, and to recycle materials. Nowadays, for Aleksandra, it is a privilege to be able to create manually in this digital world; she uses materials that support ethical metalsmithing and are eco-friendly to build a sustainable brand.  

Statement

It is the evolution of my jewellery that has created various options, both technically and visually, and therefore, I intend to exhibit and offer it in all its diversity. My pieces often take on a sculptural quality, reflecting three-dimensional design sensibilities that push the boundaries of traditional jewellery design. The truth is that my background brings a unique perspective to the creation of jewellery that aspires to touch the visual culture. It often results in pieces that are bold, innovative, and sometimes deeply personal. My jewellery is for those who also love and understand visual arts, design, and architecture, as some of my audience cherish these pieces as precious objects, miniature sculptures, reliefs, and paintings.  

For me, the traditional idea of specific materials intended for jewellery making is an outdated cliché. At times, my focus on paper was to emphasize the innovative and experimental approach to jewellery design, and to highlight the potential of unconventional materials. My pieces emerge from my attempts to understand the "matter" itself by working on it and, even more importantly, with it. Therefore, this jewellery crafted from diverse materials varies from refined and simple clear lines to robust and massive free forms. Frequently, it is accompanied by the play of shape, texture, and colour - that is my really joyous experience. Inspired by art and nature, I continue to integrate different aspects of my creativity, authenticity, and practices, all with the aim to offer a unique view of contemporary jewellery and crafts.

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