Posts Tagged ‘accessories’

Klaus Burgel

September 3rd, 2010

Karl Burgel is a sculptor, painter, installation artist, and jeweler. Obviously, given my weird obsession with all things jewelry these days, I’m most drawn to his adornments. Brugel’s overarching philosophy when it comes to metalwork is summed up in an interview posted on the site: “I am primarily concerned with the sensual and the physical aspects of jewelry and ornament. I have tried to cast as wide a net as possible, not limiting myself to the execution of the object nor the function of a single object. I’m interested in touch of material, intimate surface, weight, light, structure and ideas of concealment but the method of production is secondary. I like to think of my jewelry as a secretion. Like a bee produces honey, the jewelry is what comes out of me.” And on the future direction of metalsmithing and jewelry design, “I would love to see more obsessive craftsmanship, abstract constructions, deconstructivist ornaments, anti-dogmatic and unpredictably honest. Work of divine madness, visually complex and free of seductive packaging. Work that is bold, confident and discrete. Work that makes use of the advantages of the small intimate format to connect with the human psyche.” All of Brugel’s work utilizes geometric shapes and fascinating textural juxtapositions. Be sure to check out his full gallery of work on his website

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Andy Lifschutz

August 20th, 2010

Yep, more rings! This time they merge metal and real “rocks”, and are hand crafted by Portland based Andy Lifschutz.

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Pour Porter Shop: New Items

August 16th, 2010

Brand new items from Erin Considine, Lauren Manoogian, and Nora Macleod now up at the Shop, plus select items from mono and ffiXXed now on sale. Happy Monday everyone!

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Triian

August 12th, 2010

Speaking of livening things up with accessories – resin rings carved to look like rocks via Triian

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Collina Strada

July 29th, 2010

Left: $260;  Right: $365

I like the geometric leather mostly because it makes me think of reptiles and armadillos. Both by Collina Strada

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