ALEKSANDRA DEDIĆ
Origins
Substance and matter on one hand and essence and significance on the other hand raise questions about the ethics of aesthetics, not only in jewelry, but also in art. Therefore, the relationship between the value and meaning of our resources, which are not limitless, inevitably appears.
This triptych of rings reestablishes the dialogue between nature (tree) and its “derivative” (paper) through intrusion, growth and expansion. Geometry and organic domesticity bring the essence of newly imagined substances. Some of the rarest hardwoods, African ebony and Brazilwood, which are on the brink of extinction, are purposefully chosen to interact with handmade papier-mâché, known for its resilience and durability. With no internal rivalry, both materials emerge from a common origin.
Material
Wood, papier-mâché, resin, steel anchors
Technique
Wood carving and polishing, making and modelling of paper pulp, anchoring materials
ALEKSANDRA DEDIĆ, Serbia
Aleksandra Dedić is a sculptor and jewelry designer from Serbia and co-founder of MachoFema jewelry brand. She graduated in sculpture from the Faculty of Fine Arts in Belgrade and in visual arts from the Aix-Marseille Université in France. She holds a Master's degree in art production from the faculty of fine arts (Facultad de Bellas Artes) San Carlos in Valencia, Spain, where she also defended her PhD thesis.
Decades of working with various materials have given her a wealth of experience, which has helped her focused on handmade, unique pieces of jewelry. From a technical perspective, her creations are at the intersection of artisanal knowledge and sculptural technology. Aleksandra uses materials that support ethical metalsmithing and are environmentally friendly, building a sustainable brand. Her artwork has been exhibited many times in Serbia and abroad since 1997.
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