Olivia Monti - Madrid Jewelry Designer's Love Affair with Ceramics
Guest Blog Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at 9:56AM 
Klimt02 is a website that provides an international forum for contemporary jewelry in a creative space that offers knowledge, information, debates, and exchanges - all within the artistic realm of jewelry. Based in Barcelona, Spain, Kilmt02 inspires everyone interested in the selection, quality, art, technology, and creation of art jewelry. Sheffield School has kindly been given permission to share works of global designers here on our website. This week's focus is on a Madrid designer's fascination with ceramics and sculptural forms in her sublime work.
Olivia Monti
Olivia Monti
Necklace: Chainmaille black and white
Colored porcelain, silver closure
Olivia Monti
Bracelet: Lace
Porcelain, silver rings
Olivia Monti
Earrings: Cherry 2010
Coloured porcelain, silver fittings
Olivia Monti
Necklace: Rocks White 2011
Coloured porcelain, silver closure
Olivia Monti
Necklace: Chainmaille Blue Degradee 2012
Coloured porcelain, silver closure
Statement
The world of objects has always fascinated me. As a child, I started constructing forms with what was available: aluminium foil, candle wax, plasticine... The magic of creation had put a spell on me. This passion, which has accompanied me since, grew stronger through the years, and I knew that this had to be my path in life.
After my high school degree I applied to Art school, and studying sculpture was my natural choice. My Bachelor's years at Central St. Martin's in London were very exciting; I had the chance to meet interesting artists and experiment with new materials under the guidance of great technicians. Thanks to my tutors, I got more conscious of the conceptual side of my work and realized that it was not just the appearance of a piece that interested me.
Approaching ceramics in an innovative manner was a great challenge; the history and physical characteristics of clay fueled my imagination. Porcelain, the ancient 'white gold,' is a material with a rich history, with almost endless possibilities of forms and colors. With beautiful shell-like quality, soft to the touch but resistant to fire, it is an incredible source of inspiration for my work.
My pursuit is to make a wearable work of Art, with passion and technique, a unique piece of jewelry that is both a pleasure to wear and a distinctive choice, satisfying for the intellect and the senses.Olivia Monti
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artist: Olivia Monti |
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email: jewellery@martamattsson.com
on sale at: Ab Ovo Gallery
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