During the "LOST AND FOUND" exhibition, Erik Lijzenga is working on his master's thesis at the Idar-Oberstein University of Applied Sciences.
The exhibition opens with a collection of materials and at the finissage there will be a collection of (jewellery) works created from these materials.
Essential to the 3.5 months of research at the Jakob Bengel Foundation are his motivations, which also drive him during his Master's degree in Gemstones and Jewellery. He writes: 'Things I want to work on are:
My obsession with pearls and the extensive collection I have built up over time. For me, the bead is a metaphor for human ingenuity, individuality and craftsmanship. I want to share my collection with others and show the beauty and complexity of something that seems so simple. And can this value be transferred to other objects?
Found objects form the basis of my practice and are part of my daily life. I see so much beauty in small or broken things that I find on the street or elsewhere. Abandoned and forever incomplete, I try to give these lost treasures a new context. Will I ever be able to say goodbye to these beautiful treasures?
The finissage of "LOST AND FOUND" will take place on 11 April 2024 with a greeting from Peter Wenzel and an introduction by Prof. Theo Smeets. Only then will you be able to admire, try on and/or purchase the works created.
We will broadcast the vernissage and finissage via livestream at www.jakob-bengel.de
Villa Bengel, Wilhelmstraße 44, 55743 Idar-Oberstein
Open by appointment Mon-Fri 10.00-17.00 hrs
More information about Villa Bengel here.
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