New Brooches
400+ Contemporary Jewellery Designs
A very inspiring selection of what is happening in the world of auteur jewellery right now, particularly with regard to brooches. Edited by Nicolas Estrada, "New Brooches", now in paperback, focuses on brooches within an exploration of current innovative trends in contemporary jewellery. With a selection of over 400 jewellery artists' creations from all over the world, this inspirational volume is the most comprehensive compilation on this subject and an important step in Nicolas Estrada's exploration of current trends in contemporary jewellery. A must-have for any professional or student of jewellery or fashion design, this work shows the versatile and dynamic nature of brooches and the many and varied materials and forms that they involve. Needing only a pin to secure it to the wearer's garment, this ornament is essentially a jewellery artist's blank canvas that invites endless creativity and offers more freedom of expression than any other form of jewellery. The brooch has continued to evolve and be reinterpreted over time, and it is playing a critical role in the development of new jewellery as a platform for artistic expression. Following the success of Estrada's "New Rings", "New Earrings", "New Necklaces", "New Brooches" represents a valuable contribution to this series.
About the author
Autor Nicolas Estrada (Medellin, 1972) studied artistic jewelry at the Escola Massana in Barcelona. He has trained in many technical areas of jewelry, as well as local traditional techniques. His works can be found in galleries around the world, from Glasgow to Riga, San Francisco or Barcelona. His pieces are handmade, personal and transgressive. As editor, Nicolas has curated "New Rings" (Promopress Editions, 2012) and "New Earrings" (Promopress Editions, 2013).