Description

Hendrike Barz-Meltzer: Pointed Oval Brooch belongs to the HDPE/HOPE collection. It employs a technique of press-forming to achieve this uniquely curved shape. The HDPE discs are textured, layered and sanded to create completely smooth edges. The beads on the little pendant are hematite and lapis lazuli. At the back all is held together by a silver frame and five little micro
rivets. There is a single pin, made from stainless steel to give it strength and stability.

HDPE/ HOPE

Hendrike Barz-Meltzer: Pointed Oval Brooch is part of the limited collection HDPE/ HOPE. This collection is an expression of Hendrike’s concern with the global environmental crisis. Through this collection she questions how beauty and concepts of preciousness are tied to materials. Further examining the consequent implications for their use. Questioning certain materials preconceived ‘preciousness’. Querying why some items are classified as ‘single-use’- even though the materials they are composed of are actually long lasting. Hendrike invites the wearer to examine these tensions through the jewellery and materials used in this limited collection.

The pieces in this collection are made from Argentium silver, recycled silver and recycled 24ct gold foil, silk and recycled HDPE plastic.

All jewellery in this collection is unique and stand-alone. Made using traditional hand-fabrication methods. Hallmarked at the London Assay Office.

Shop Hendrike’s full collection here.