Thomas Gentille
Jeweller
Published: 08.01.2025
Bio
A leading exponent of art jewellery worldwide, Thomas Gentille is a leading light in studio jewellery in the United States. In the late 1950s the American artist was the first to use novel combinations of plastic, aluminium, wood, papier mâché, sawdust, silk, glass and air – instead of gold, silver and precious stones. Gentille wants to call into question the value of precious metals in jewellery and the way they are appraised. He also objects to a chronological approach to his works. His pieces are one-offs, which are often unique in their closeness to sculpture and architecture. A remarkable feature is the ‘eggshell’ technique Gentille has developed, with which he creates astonishing crackle effects.Statement
Gentille is acclaimed for his minimalist approach and the use of unconventional materials such as wood, eggshell inlay, pure pigments, aluminum, and resin. His pieces often feature precise geometric forms, reflecting his background in painting and sculpture. A notable innovation is his revival of the ancient technique of eggshell inlay, which he meticulously applies to create intricate surfaces on his jewelry./ Ganoksin
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Veronica Mijelshon
New York, United States -
Aleksandra Dedic
Sicevo, Serbia -
May Gañán
Madrid, Spain -
Eva Fernandez Martos
Nottingham, United Kingdom -
Kathryn Wardill
Melbourne, Australia -
Sophie Rose
Kjellerup, Denmark -
Fumiko Gotô
Basel, Switzerland -
Christine Bell-Pearson
York, United Kingdom -
Nicole van der Wolf
Dublin, Ireland -
Catherine Large
Brisbane, Australia -
Robin Shelton
Wilmington, United Kingdom -
Yuri Jin
Seoul, South Korea -
Philip Sajet
Amsterdam, Netherlands -
Elizabeth Shaw
Brisbane, Australia -
Karin Roy Andersson
Gothenburg, Sweden