We met Gitte Nygaard right at
the end of our trip and she was, personally, very inspirational. She had a
great presence and sense of purpose and passion for her work which wasn't
exclusive to jewellery. Gitte Studied installations and incorporates this into
her exhibitions. She also participates and drives awareness work around the
world. The idea behind her jewellery using the material of binchotan was very
interesting. The material is a form of treated charcoal and set onto gold
bands. The material which may seem like a waste material is the same that makes
up a diamond. The rings play on the perception of value and preciousness, a
theme which I am becoming quite interested in. In a social age of recycling and
altering perceptions of value as many material resources are running low we
must seek and re-think these ideals and perceptions placed upon these mediums.
As well as having its purpose as jewellery the material is used as a water
cleansing agent and can be utilised in that way.
Aesthetically the shine of the
gold and the matt of the binchotan play very coherently with each other,
magnifying the differing qualities between the two. The difference in light
play on the materials is highlighted by its comparison to the other as the notions
of hard and soft as well as light and dark are made present. A harmonious
disconnection between the two.
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