Jill Herlands
Jeweller
Published: 25.10.2018
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Ring: Crossings Hollow-Form, 2018
Sterling silver, Swarovski CZ.
2.54 x 2.54 x 2.54 cm
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Earrings: Drop Post, 2018
Sterling silver.
10.2 x 5.1 cm
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Earrings: Granule Half Moon, 2018
Sterling silver, acquamarine.
6.4 x 3.8 cm
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Ring: Hollow Rectangle Studded, 2018
Sterling silver.
1.3 x 0.6 x 2.5 cm
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Ring: Leather and Lace, 2018
Sterling silver.
0.6 x 0.6 x 3.8 cm
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Ring: Silver and Gold Hollow Form, 2018
Sterling silver, 14k gold.
1.3 x 0.6 x 2.5 cm
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Ring: Square Studs, 2018
Sterling silver, 14k gold.
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Neckpieces: Tubes, 2018
Sterling silver.
30.5 x 15.2 x 5.1 cm
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Ring: Wide Band Sapphire, 2018
Sterling silver, Sapphire.
2.5 x 1.9 cm
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Ring: Double Blues, 2018
Sterling silver, celestite.
1.27 x 0.6 cm
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Bracelet: Handcuff, 2018
Sterling silver, Herkimer diamond.
1.9 x 0.6 cm
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Ring: Buried Blue, 2018
Sterling silver, celestite.
4.4 x 0.6 cm
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Ring: Blue over Blue, 2018
Sterling silver, rough Aquamarine, Vietnamese Tourmaline.
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Ring: Gold Granules, 2018
Sterling silver, 14K gold.
1.9 x 0.6 cm
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Bracelet: Blackout Cuff, 2018
Sterling silver.
3.8 x 0.6 cm
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Ring: Herkmer Gold, 2018
14K gold, Herkimer diamond.
1.2 x 1.9 cm
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Necklace: White and Gold, 2018
Sterling silver, 14k gold.
5.7 cm
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Ring: Silver-Wrapped Herkimer, 2018
Sterling silver, Herkimer diamond.
0.5 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm
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Ring: Chunky Pyrite, 2017
Sterling silver, Pyrite.
0.5 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm
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Bracelet: Double Bangle, 2017
Bronze, sterling silver, gold.
3.81 Ø
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Ring: Ocean Ring, 2017
Sterling silver, steel, resin, Tourmaline, Pyrite.
1.90 x 2.54 cm
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Jill Herlands is a self-taught art-jewelry artist living and working in Hell’s Kitchen, New York City. Jill began her metalwork career in 2015 and uses hand fabrication to create miniature sculptures. She works with precious metals and raw gemstones, as well as non-traditional materials such as concrete and resin. Her mission is to create experimental and elaborate wearable art forms that redefine 'accessory' and stretch the imagination
Statement
After teaching myself about the science behind metalworking, I became obsessed with the manipulation of raw materials.My technique of choice is hand fabrication, and I consciously disregard the traditional. Instead, I use unorthodox combinations of precious metals, rough gemstones, concrete and resin to create tension and expose the unexpected. I thrive in an atmosphere of controlled chaos, while allowing the materials to dictate the final outcome of my work.
I draw my inspiration from New York City’s textures, architecture, concrete and steel. While manipulating raw material, I look for contrasts, empty contours and visible and imagined boundaries, which allows me to conceptualize the shape within.
I am fascinated that metal can change so drastically from smooth and industrial in appearance to an intriguing organic form bearing no resemblance to the original. It is as if an object not only assumes a second life but reveals its true identity.
My attitude towards life is decidedly non-conformist, and so is my art.
My mission is to create experimental and elaborate wearable art forms that redefine ‘accessory’ and stretch the imagination.
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