NATAŠA DRUŠKOVIČ
Twist, ring
Echo, ring
Twist, earrings
The blow of a hammer on metal transfers energy. The tension that arises from hammering metal shapes the material. It creates a sense of depth and dynamics and affects its hardness. In addition to physical energy, jewelry can also reflect the spiritual dimension of movement. The wearers of jewelry express their inner world and energy through movement. Thus, jewelry becomes a bridge between the inner and outer world as a symbol of their own energy, which moves and develops with us. Handmade hollow forms made of copper are created through a process of controlled hammering and reshaping of the metal, thus reviving the energy of the material. Smooth and clean shapes look elegant and further emphasize the dynamic visual effect.
Material
copper
Technique
hammering, heating, soldering, grinding, polishing
After completing her studies in painting, designer Nataša Druškovič at first worked as a teacher, and later also worked as a drawer of archaeological objects, which sparked her interest in making jewelry. She complements sculptural forms with textural finesse in various metalworking techniques and other diverse materials. She creates jewelry that exudes a dialogue between the organic and the geometric, the robust and the smooth, the archaic and the contemporary. Through design, she expresses her reflections on the relationships between materials, shapes and structures. The exploration of these is a reflection of her personal experiences, visions and knowledge, which are closely connected (or rather a consequence) of the environment and society in which she lives. She is a member of ZDSLU and the Kranj Art Society. She participates in various exhibitions at home and abroad.
