DODO PARUZNIK
OCEANS ECHO (AT THE BEACH Series), EAT ME (AT THE BEACH Series), O COZZE MIO (AT THE BEACH Series)
The "AT THE BEACH" collection reinterprets substance by transforming seafood remnants, found objects and ocean microplastics into pieces of jewelry. Discarded materials are reused, turning traces of pollution into symbols of sustainability that challenge ideas of value and waste. Each piece illustrates a transformation process: raw remnants, coated in resin and gold leaf, contrast movement with stillness and address environmental issues. The series incorporates urban substances such as microplastics and encourages discussions about sustainability through wearable art. Overlooked materials are revalued – like semi-polished shells or embedded glass beads that create an invisible flow – and reflect cycles of decomposition and renewal, promoting environmental awareness.
Material
Seafood remains, paper, resin, gold leaf, silver leaf, glass beads, silica gel, microplastic, amber, sand, steel (OCEANS ECHO); Seafood remains, paper, resin, 23ct gold leaf, glass beads, silica gel, amber, sand, stainless steel (EAT ME); Mussels, resin, silver, gold leaf, glass beads, sand (O COZZE MIO)
Technique
Filing, sawing, casting, gluing, polishing, gilding, goldsmithing techniques
DODO PARUZNIK, Austria
Dodo deconstructs and reuses found objects, challenging consumerism and the throwaway culture. Her jewelry emphasizes sustainability and highlights the beauty of discarded materials, inspiring others to see the potential in what is often overlooked. Influenced by her family's artistic background, Dodo developed a passion for design at an early age and honed her skills at the Goldsmith's Academy and the KunstModeDesign Herbststrasse School in Vienna. Her work has been internationally recognized; she received an honourable mention at the Amberif Design Award and won the Best Amber Award at the Amber Trip Art Jewellery Competition. With her creations, Dodo advocates a shift in the perception of waste culture and celebrates the art of upcycling.
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https://www.dolcedodo.com/
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