Amphitheater collection is inspired by the top view of the ancient Greek theater and conceived as a connection of architecture and jewelry art. The basic parts of it such as the orchestra and cavea (stairs, cunei) kept intact, create a unit that is repeated and involved in a brooch, necklace, ring or earrings. It is …
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Fey Papanikou : Amphitheatric orchestra
Nefelia : recollection of Topos
Topos is the latest collection of the jewelry brand, Nefelia. Topos is the Greek name for location. Metaphorically though it suggests origin. Thus, this collection represents the designer’s feelings and memories over her origin, Greece. Forms and shapes of Greek Architecture and Art are represented through the jewelry with creases, folds and literal figures, so …
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Meet The Cat : linear Symmetry
The common characteristics of Meet The Cat collections are geometry and minimalistic aesthetic. The designer behind the brand, Ioanna Koulouri, is trying to balance the similarity and contrast of elements and she creates conceptual jewelry collections based each time on a theme that expresses her mood and aesthetics. In SS2016 collection ‘Lucid Dreams’ the designs …
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Systemalab : Triangular shelters
Systemalab is derived from the Greek word σύστημα systēma, ‘whole compounded of several parts or members, system’, literary ‘composition’ and an abbreviation of laboratory. It is a studio for experimental aesthetics within the field of Design. Two equally important elements constitute the source of inspiration. The mediterranean landscape with its idyllic scenery, brimful of nature …
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LanaMouss : Minoan Age
Minoan Age collection by LanaMouss came from the designer’s admiration for Knossos royal palace in Crete that has inspired her to create jewellery based on minoan civilization. The collection draws inspiration from the Minotaur ‘s myth, a greek mythology monster with human body and taurus head that dwelt at the center of the Labyrinth, and …
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Vasia Pachi : Moving Landscapes
The primary element of the collection Moving Landscapes is the way structures develop in space and the interaction between three-dimensional constructions and the human body. The closed shape –the building, main aspect of Vasia Pachi‘s previous work, is now included in a wider environment, as part of the scenery, urban or natural. The closed structures …
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Christina Soubli : precious dandélions
The art of filigree in jewel making dates back to ancient times and 1000 B.C., where the Phoenician, the Etruscan and the Greek goldsmiths of the time hand crafted jewellery by creating and twisting together fine threads of precious metal. Filigree Reborn. For the past few years Christina Soubli has become known for her unique …
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Marmarometry : Greek marble meets geometry
Marmarometry is a new series of jewelry made by Xenia Nefelly Vlachou. Their main element is the Greek marble in plain geometrical lines and minimal look which matches harmonically with metal. She is influenced from architecture and the series were introduced for the first time in Greece on January 2015. | interview by Anna Baniora …
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