Silver Accessories Contest 2023
entry by Astari G. Swatantri
Award
Award from Japan Jewellery Designers Association
Themes
Contest themes: “Stories”
My piece was inspired by inspired by a form of stories, the quest. A quest is a form of stories, about a mission to find something special. The journey starts from a regular life (represented by the chain necklace) straight into unusual places (represented by various unique shapes that connect with each other, some more obvious, some more mysterious), all lead to something truly special (the focal point). Along the experiences, there are usually helpers and friends (little stone columns). Everyone could have personal quests, go through extraordinary ways and arrive at something meaningful. More about the piece on my blog post: “The Quest”
Feature
Front part or top layer of the focal point could be worn separately as a pendant by itself.
Judges:
– Mr. Minoru Miki, Jewellery Designer
– Mr. Morihito Katsura, Metalsmith, a holder of intangible Culture (Living National Treasure of Japan)
– Mr. Haruhito Nozawa, Vice Principal of Japan Jewelry Craft School
– Mr. Oliver Pieper, Master-Goldsmith, Jewellery Designer, Gemmologist
– Ms. Etsuko Nakayama, Silver Clay Artist
Contest Organizers
Produced by ART CLAY CLUB, Japan SAC 2023 committee
In collaboration with Aida Chemical Industries Co., Ltd.
Supported by : The Japan Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology/ NPO Fine Silver Art Association/ Foundation of Global Life Learning Center/
Sponsored by : Japan Jewellery Designers Association/ LaVague Jewellery School/ Japan Jewelry Craft School/ Boutique-sha, Inc./ All About Lifeworks, Inc./ Yamato Logistics Co., Ltd./ Cosmotopia Japan Inc./ Superhard Japan, LLC/ Gakusyu Forum Promotion Council
Cooprated by : Paradise Glass Co.,Ltd./ Aida Chemical Industries Co.,Ltd.
Pictures: Silver Accessories Contest & Astari G. Swatantri