NEW FACES

I use traditional Korean techniques and incorporate abstract Korean emotions into my work.

Decoration can be painted on with white engobe or layered several times through white engobe to reveal the dark body. I use surface design with stencils, tools, brushes or stamps, engrave, cut out and apply. These classic techniques offer a wide range of possibilities and inspiration, which I continue to work on.

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Photo: 2024, Buncheongtechnik, Steinzeug, Porzellanengobe, in verschiedenen Größen
© Youkyung Sin, Alle Rechte vorbehalten.  

Cone shape, cylinder, spherical section - harmony and rhythm in the composition of shapes and colours. Fingerprints on each piece bear witness to the deliberately minimalist simplicity of the hand-worked clay walls; piece by piece, round by round, I build each form in a concentrated structure.

The purist style of my works creates a visual and haptic surface effect that documents the trace of excellent craftsmanship as well as the thoughtfulness, the concentrated, quasi-meditative construction phase and the inner striving for perfection.

Stand: B1.340

Photo: 2024, Aufgebaut in Wulsttechnik, Porzellan mit Farbkörper, B9-12cm X T9-12cm X H28-32cm
© Kiho Kang, Alle Rechte vorbehalten.

Every tree is different. Every trunk has its very own grain and every plank its own shape and colouring. This unique aesthetic and diversity of wood play a central role in my designs. The works consciously emphasisethe natural form and wood pattern through their minimalist design, thus giving the majestic tree a second life as a piece of furniture. In order to preserve the natural essence of the wood as much as possible, no metal joints are used in production, only wooden joints. The manufacturing process itself is characterised by traditional craftsmanship and the use of age-old techniques. The aim is to design and buildfunctional yet artistically appealing furniture that will last for many generations thanks to its timeless elegance and precise craftsmanship.

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Photo: Beistelltisch aus Kirschholz und Beinen aus gebeizter Eiche, 2023. 75x50x50 cm. Foto: Lara Brandt

Working artfully with simplicity, being able to design every ‘corner’ of the workpiece and breaking out of the visual habit a little is what interests us in the handcrafted creative process. The aim of MALAN is to flatter and surprise visually and haptically.

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Photo: Malan-Kette Loop, 925erSilber, Länge 43 cm, durch 94 Lötungen montiert (2024

My work explores the poetry of life, the beauty of impermanence, and the value of transformation. Through material experimentation, I incorporate biopolymers, eco-resins, recycled silver, plant-based dyes, and natural elements to create jewelry that transcends the tangible. By embracing materials that evolve, degrade, or change, my pieces highlight the ephemeral nature of existence and its profound beauty.

Photo: Golden Rings
Material: Eco-resin, flowers gold leaf, chlorophyll, Size1: (right)30mm x 25mm, Size2: (left) 32mm x 35mm, Year: 2024

Belinda Lubkoll, a goldsmith and designer based in New Zealand, creates handcrafted collections inspired by the sea floor, as well as contemporary designs featuring vibrant gems. Her exceptional work was recognized as a finalist in the 2019 Sydney Design Awards.

Photo: Belinda Lubkoll honeycomb

At «Handwerk & Design», I am presenting an exploration of emotional cycles through interactive jewellery and small objects, which connect to my larger installation work, Text-Ashes-Ink. Visitors can look forward to engaging with pieces that invite reflection on the regeneration of emotions and memories. I'm excited about the fair because it offers a unique platform to showcase how personal narratives can intersect with universal experiences through art.

Jinming Li:

At «Handwerk & Design», I am bringing several contemporary jewellery collections that explore the essence and close relationship between architecture, jewellery, and the human body through materiality. My collections examine the intertwined relations between visualizations, emotions, and the nature of materials, highlighting how materials transform under different environments.

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Hand-thrown vessels are my passion and I have been quite addicted to clay since my training and subsequent graduation as a master craftsman. The current focus is on vases and tea bowls inspired by Asian ceramic forms and simple Bauhaus shapes. My passion is to combine traditional ceramic craftsmanship with modern influences. I am delighted to be at the trade fair in Munich for the first time to present my work. For me, the symbiosis of tradition and modernity is particularly well reflected in Munich, where it both preserves the historical identity and paves the way for new developments in craftsmanship.

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Photo: Engehalsvasen, Steinzeug, 2014, h 24- 34 cm
© Franziska M. Köllner

We are Patricia and Andrés. Self-taught. Since 2008 we make different jewelry, in its concept and in its material. Simple and straightforward elements that, by their shape, color and texture offer a strong visual impact. We are inspired by the shapes that different materials adopt when subjected to manipulation and, playing with them, we compose "small sculptures to wear".

Our jewelry is entirely handmade and handcrafted. For this, we use "Soft Glass", which we work with a blowtorch and blow in our workshop, and silver, which we work from scratch with goldsmith techniques.We also use nylon and pvc for the threads of the earrings and the cords of the necklaces.

The main element of our work, since 2022, is Glass, a material with infinite plastic properties, which allows us to create new forms without limits to our imagination. Glass has been with us every day since ancient times. It has been considered a noble material, and at certain times, almost a product of alchemy. Today it is present in countless fields and areas and has all kinds of applications. Thanks to its nature, resistant and fragile at the same time, translucent, amorphous, totally recyclable and of great beauty, it is an ideal material for creating art. In addition, since December 6, 2023, the Glass Craft has been declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by Unesco.

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Photo: Agapurni Blown Glass Earrings EMO9 2024

Craft ceramic creator of unique pieces for individual worlds.

Placing priority on elegance of line and sinuous, crevassed forms, her creations, in their variety, are like the patient meditation of what is fleeting, and of the mark left by all things.

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Photo: Lénora Le Berre

Ann sees color as a spark of ‘joie de vivre’ that she wishes to share. She uses all kinds of recycled glass to create her jewelry. Her creations let women shine. 

Photo: Classic5 Ann Cox 2024

To Paula Castro her art is identity, lightness and peace. Her pieces are as unique as you and mirror what is most important: simplicity.

Photo: FAIR MOVEMENT17 2022 PORCELAIN LIGHTNESS

SG contemporary jewellery is a company they make creation and manufacturing of unique precious metal jewelry. Made in 925 Silver, these jewels are inspired by themes such as architecture, art, design.

Each piece is handmade by the designer herself in her workshop in Hauts-de-France. Her approach is to look for new often unconventional forms. Each piece design is the result of an alchemy between tradition and innovation. She likes to create « objects » with architectural lines that have the function of being jewels.

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Photo: Sabrina Guerrera

Georg Wasensteiner: In our small craft business in Jachenau, Upper Bavaria, we produce innovative wooden loungers with a special design. The use of local mountain woods and the basic values of craftsmanship form the basis of our endeavours to achieve meaning and sustainability.

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Photo: Fotostudio Oberland

For me, jewelry is art, and contemporary jewelry is art applied to jewelry! Contemporary jewelry is a symbol of freedom, of transgression, a symbol of the crossing of the borders.

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Photo: Vowel colors rings in UV light 2024, Photo credit: Stefan Vartolomei

‘The Body Project’ is an ongoing dialogue between different creators, their work and the focus on the body. Through this interdisciplinary project, we aim to make changing perspectives towards the body visible and discussable by using the body as an instrument, object and as performative material. 

Photo: Lucy McRae: FUTURE DAY SPA

Contemporary jewelry with distinctive, artistic design and exquisite finishes, seamlessly fusing traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge techniques. ALEX+SVET designs a unique collection of unusual alternative jewelry, ranging from bold statement pieces to refined everyday essentials. 

Photo: Statement pendant. Hand-textured and hand-painted Rubber with "trompe-l'oeil" effects. Our new collection is inspired by the universe of Gustave Klimt and the time of the Pharaohs. Our creative process is based on the interaction between the different materials, shapes and textures.