Ute Eitzenhöfer Livres

ROCKstars presents works that focus on the “eternal material” in jewelry: they are declarations of love, experimental snapshots, or rebellious works revolving around precious stones. At Campus Idar-Oberstein, newcomers to the gemstone and jewelry scene have dedicated themselves with body and soul to the intense examination of precious minerals. A world trade center for gemstones of all kinds as well as a place of study off the beaten track, Idar-Oberstein is the students’ rehearsal room, where existing structures are broken up and progressive designs developed. As ROCKstars, the students and alumni present contemporary jewelry that not only shows gemstones in unexpected and unconventional applications but at the same time redefines a centuries-old aesthetic, thus positioning it in society. Text in English and German.

Jewelry designed by Ute Eitzenhöfer is intrinsically complex and contradictory. Her designs range from playful, sensual, reassuring, to dark, angry, provocative and brutal. Intrinsic beauty and its value to society is a recurring theme of her work. The jewelry she creates is autonomous, it makes a statement; created not for an abstract display case, these are strong artifacts that become complete, that find some meaning, only when worn on the body.The narrative Eitzenhöfer strives for is one of social criticism, her designs are perceived as opulent yet reflect a certain image or concept inherent in the modern world. She has consistently challenged and explored the themes of freedom, time, sensuality and worth in her work. This volume is a collection of designs that range from her earlier creative work to the last ten years; thought-provoking, imaginative and often extreme, this is jewelry as a social statement, rather than an accessory. Cornelie Holzach - A Walk; Wilhelm Lindemann- A Summon to Think for Yourself; Marjan Unger- Elegant but also Malicious.Text in English and German.

"This catalogue shows a selection of students' work from the past two years and describes further developments in the field of gemstone and jewellery studies."--p. 2.