Pforzheim Revisited

For the Pforzheim Revisited scholarship (2025-2026), I applied with the project Holding Within: wearable, abstracted fantasy jewellery caskets inspired by Ursula K. Le Guin’s essay The Carrier Bag Theory of Fiction - filled with secret notes, insects in the spirit of Maria Sibylla Merian and a chubby dose of humour.

Throughout research and mankind I aimed to create a free-spirited jewellery ensemble that explores alternative ways of collecting things and meaning. The notion of “holding” is also expressed through the making process itself: I created a custom forming die in the shape of a blossom (literally a pouch designed by nature) the pressed pocket-like forms suggest a sense of containment, gathering, and protection.

Insects, such as the caterpillar, I used as fictional devices to open a safe space for personal anecdotes and memories connected to my family.

From a Private Collection, 2026

Silver, repurposed watch accessories, freshwater pearl, plexiglas, dust, zirconia, brass, steel.

Caterpillar Brooch, 2026

Silver, repurposed rhodochrosite/crayon/gemstone, zinc, copper, felt, steel.

Whorl, 2026

Oxidised tombak, rubber band, bronze, brass, silver, jaspis cabochon.

Keepsake Brooch, 2026

Repurposed jewellery box, guilloché and engraving on copper, zirconias, brass dog, elastic band, foam, hand drawing, a lock of hair, silver, onyx drop, dried flower, steel.