HANNA KIVELÄ
Thornaug collection: Thornaug IX, Thornaug X and Thornaug XI
Through interweaving of geometric and organic shapes, different textures and a restrained
colour palette, Kivelä explores contrasts such as strength and fragility, durability and
decay, light and shadow. The natural world is not just a part of wearable art – it becomes a source of inspiration. In her work, forms such as thorns and various materials become metaphors for vulnerability and resilience; we feel that we must preserve and protect something precious. The creative process itself – slow, immersive and emotional – is central to her practice. Her art is a silent protest against the unnatural pace and soullessness of machine production and a way to speak of empathy, depth, complexity and beauty of human existence.
Material
Recycled sterling silver, juniper or pine wood, quartz
Technique
Hand-made, using natural materials and traditional goldsmithing techniques, hand-cut quartz
HANNA KIVELÄ, Finland
Hanna Kivelä is a jewellery artist and goldsmith based in Valkeakoski, Finland. From her home studio in a small town surrounded by lakes and forests, Kivelä creates unique, handmade pieces of jewerly using traditional goldsmithing techniques. Blending precious metals and gemstones with organic materials carefully collected from nature, she creates jewelry as art that explores themes of emotional depth and the psychological dimensions of human experience. As a former registered nurse specializing in addiction care, Kivelä has deeply considered the human condition, which has greatly influenced her artistic expression. Her studies in fine arts led her to graduate as a goldsmith in 2024. She has already earned scholarships and awards in competitions during her studies.
Website
https://atelierhanki.com/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/atelier_hanki?igsh=MTk2Ym5oNjNnNDI3MA==
