£85.00
Kirsten Sonne
Coin and Coral Earrings
Fake plastic corals from laundry basket, old Danish tokens
Description
Kirsten Sonne‘s Coin and Coral Earrings are a blend of vintage charm and natural elegance. The coins give a nostalgic feeling, while the vibrant coral create an element of playfulness. The warm colours of the earrings reminds us of a sunset by the sea. All the materials are recycled.
About the artist
Kirsten’s work is always chic and individual, often witty and full of fun.. She understands balance and proportion. A former graphic designer, she has contemporary art and design as part of her background. She is also inspired by high-end, street fashion, and other jewellery, modern and ethnic.
‘Since I graduated from Danish Design School, I worked as graphic designer with non-commercial graphic design (book covers, leaflets, posters, cd-covers etc) from my studio in central Copenhagen. I love my profession, but as the computer changed the way of working – no more brushes, pencils, paper, ink – I slowly started missing the connection with the materials and working with my hands.’
Recycled materials inspire her and are the basis of her work. She makes everything by hand and never exactly repeats a piece, though she sometimes pursues themes and series. So, you can count on each piece being unique. Often she will make special ranges of earrings, brooches, bracelets and necklaces to fit Groundwork’s themes.
Living and working in Denmark, Kirsten has her own shop in Copenhagen . She sells through many art galleries, and in England also sells at the jewellery gallery @work in London.