The alchemical dream of man-made crystals

Boons, Sofie

Abstract

Contemporary jewellers are considered artists of the miniature sentiment and crafters of the wearable statement. Outside the realm of status and commodity, jewellery can be used to visualise the intangible and conceptual, creating objects and adornments that ask wearers to think, audiences to ask and all to discuss.

Through an insight into my practice as Alchemical Jeweller you will be taken on a journey to find solutions for the representation of the ephemeral and intangible. Work ranging from; a new material containing gold nanoparticles; a recipe book of solid perfumes; scent containers that rethink the wearing and application of perfume; and more, can be can be heard – seen – touched – smelled (but not eaten).

Furthermore, through in insight into my current research into man-made crystals I will aim to shed a light on the opportunities, challenges and benefits of man-made crystals through their incorporation into the jewellery practice.

Citation

Boons, S. (2022, April). The alchemical dream of man-made crystals. Presented at LANS Lab Seminar, Birmingham University

• Presentation Conference Type: Lecture
• Conference Name: LANS Lab Seminar
• Conference Location: Birmingham University
• Start Date: Apr 27, 2022
• End Date: Apr 27, 2022
• Deposit Date: Apr 28, 2022
• Series Title: LANS Seminars
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/9425910