Martina Dempf

Bio

Born in Stuttgart, Germany, she established her studio for artistic jewellery in Berlin in 1982 and in Skopelos, Greece in 2002. She first studied at the University of Design, Pforzheim (1974 – 1980) graduating as Dipl. Jewellery Designer, and second at the Free University of Berlin, Ethnology and Philosophy (1981 – 1992) with a master’s degree. Her field research focusses on material culture and jewellery in East Africa until today. With her two capacities in jewellery design and ethnology she lectures at international institutions and museums since 1997. In collaboration with institutions in Europe, Africa and Asia, she runs art workshops and is a mentor for jewellery artists. Her work is exhibited in museums and galleries worldwide. In her gallery "Atelier in der Remise“ in Berlin-Kreuzberg she shows her own work and organizes exhibitions of internationally renowned artists. Within special projects, she has curated jewellery exhibitions in Germany, Italy, Belgium, India, Kazakhstan, Ghana, UAE, and South Africa.

Statement

Nature has always been a theme that has moved and inspired scientists, artists and philosophers. The earliest evidence of artistic expression comes from man's natural environment and is - of course - made of natural materials. The materials I use are carefully selected. I pay a lot of attention to the sustainability and environmental friendliness of my materials. Metals are melted down and reused or otherwise recycled. Wood and other materials are used exclusively according to species protection criteria. In my works, I try to approach natural and other materials from today's perspective. Jewellery, as a body-related and emotional object, has a special expressiveness for me. In the design of my jewelry objects I do not intend to reshape or alienate materials, but try to capture their specific expressive character, form and aesthetics. This results in authentic works with an unmistakable aura. Each object has its own story and emotional level. It is intended to arouse the curiosity and imagination of the viewer to fathom the respective story, to take the objects in hand and try them out.
 

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