More Info
Discovering the Belgian designer of Art’emi
Behind the Belgian brand art’emi hides a modern woman, ambitious and active in her everyday life. Listening to new trends, the brand’s founder and artistic creator, Artemi Vasilakis, is a graduate of the Brussels Academy of Arts, and the Institute of Gemmology in Antwerp (HRD). It is at HRD that she takes courses on the classification of diamonds, the gemology of colored stones, the sorting of rough and polished diamonds, the design and sale of jewelry…
She worked for several years in the world of jewellery and diamonds. In 2002, she decided to embark on the adventure and create her own jewelry brand, which she called art’emi.
His inspirations
Based in Brussels, Artémi Vasilakis is dedicated to creating his own lines of jewelry, in gold, silver, vermeil, semi-precious stones … evolving between contemporary creations and fine jewellery, inspired by nature and contemporary or timeless forms. His creations all respond to the same concerns of elegance and quality.
Artemi’s jewelry is not one that stays in a box out of sight. Indeed, they are jewels that live, just as the women who wear them live. By their finesse and sobriety, they undoubtedly have this little touch of timelessness.
Convinced that a jewel is a reflection of the personality of the wearer, Artémi is one of the pioneers in engraving in Belgium. That’s why, as early as 2003, it allows the customization of its jewelry, so that these look like you. It is undoubtedly his trademark that makes all the originality of his creations. In addition, all the engravings on offer are free and made according to a high know-how.His collaborations
Artemi is a creator above all, and also makes specific requests. Whether it’s silver jewelry and/or semi-precious stones, or gold jewelry and gemstones. Indeed, it applies each time to find the right balance between its creativity and the personality of the person who will wear the jewel.
In addition, another aspect of his career is working with major brands. Examples include Donaldson, Baton Rouge, Talking, French, Céline, Nathan, Wood Work, Jack and Rose… Again, she made sure to work with respect for the brand, but also with her image and personality.
Today, his creativity, his sense of listening and his professionalism are highly appreciated by professionals and his personal clientele.
367, Avenue Louise Brussels 1050 Belgium
Albane Courtière
Albane Courtière
More Info
100 % Made In Belgium.
Established in 2008, TAMAWA owes its clear identity to the Bakelite ball, used as the core material and component for all the products in its collection. It all started when designer Hubert Verstraeten met with Belgian snooker ball manufacturer SALUC, set in the region of Tournai in Belgium. From then on, SALUC would supply Aramith (Phenolic resin) to the designer who first started by self-producing two watches, followed by the design of a whole jewellery line, which inspired the name of the company – ‘TAMAWA’, meaning in Japanese; “ball on steel ring”.
Japanese inspiration
Tamawa Ball LampIn order to open up to wider creative possibilities, TAMAWA quickly decided to call upon emerging design talents such as Big Game, Belgian designers Sylvain Willenz and Alain Berteau, the artist Yann Lestrat, jeweller and silversmith Nedda El-Asmar. By bringing its own understanding and by translating in its on way the concept of the ‘mono-form / mono-material’ of the Bakelite ball, each designer has enriched the collection with unique items- Nedda El-Asmar, in creating memory form jewellery, Big Game with the BALL LAMP, Alain Berteau with a USB key and Pepper and salt mills and Sylvain Willenz with his coat-stand LOCK, wall hooks PIFF and suspension lighting RAY.
With an impeccable technical quality (shine & durability), in a wide range of up-lifting colours (white, blue, yellow, purple, black, orange, red and pink, all official snooker colours), the playful nature of the products goes far beyond the snooker ball rooms, all being as much of a reference to the iconic ‘Hang It All’ of Charles & Ray Eames than a playful approach to objects with its infinite colour combination.
In a very short time, TAMAWA acquired a legitimate Producer status.TAMAWA focuses on a method of production integrated to the company’s infrastructure, stock capacities and manufacturing facilities, all allowing creative as well as logistical flexibility. Surprisingly, the sphere allows never-ending ideas. However, TAMAWA’s challenge is to make sure it always maintains a coherent collection, with its particular attention to aesthetics and its interest for clever engineering. Design manufacturer 100 % Made in Belgium Collaborations with emerging designers With this very focus, TAMAWA can provide high quality objects at affordable production costs, enabling Belgian production and the use of a majority of European components. It is a real pleasure for TAMAWA’s Designers to come to the workshop and work on their ideas, to experiment on their project, going through different phases of the manufacturing process; from milling, drilling, high pressure-assembly, fine-tuning and testing to the final product.
Working with graphic design agency DONUTS.Brussels based graphic designers DONUTS were chosen to implement the brand’s identity. DONUTS created the TAMAWA logo, product packaging, brochures and the graphic identity of the website. All the advertising material put forward the idea of the sphere form and colours, in tune with the unique identity of the brand. Their aesthetic and their approach are in keeping with TAMAWA’s reality. It only takes a look at the introduction video on the website (“2 spheres, 8 colours, 64 rings”) to understand the tactile and versatile qualities of the brand’s collection.
TW27 & TW35 watches by Hubert Verstraeten.Tamawa Small Watch TW27
Watches are the emblematic pieces of the collection. TAMAWA’s watches are discernable illustrations of the brand’s values, demonstrating a real know-how of clockwork that only a few manufacturers can craft today. Composed of a spherical dial, a Bakelite ball and of a double bracelet, their design is the perfect reflection of the TAMAWA universe.
Tamawa LOCK
LOCK coat-stand by Sylvain Willenz.
LOCK is a reinterpretation of the archetypal coat-stand. Inspired by COATED, a former coat-stand project, Willenz developed LOCK, a simple and effective solution comprising a Bakelite ball and 3 sticks. The particularity of this coatstand lies in the simplicity of its elements and how they are put together. The 3 wooden poles are inserted through a cleverly machined Bakelite ball, which maintains them together thanks to a sole screw discreetly located under the ball . The softness of natural wood contrasting with the glossy Bakelite ball results in a joyful and playful item for the home.
Salt& Pepper Mills S&P 57 and S&P 76 by Alain Berteau.Tamawa S&P Mill
These two models of salt and pepper mills are composed of 2 and 3 Bakelite balls in order to reflect their method of use. Both designs use a unique system called Crushgrind (its material and its sturdiness allow to crush both pepper and salt with ease). S&P 57 and S&P 76 are playful and elegant seasoning items for the kitchen and the dining table
Piff by Sylvain WillenzTamawa Wall Hooks
PIFF is a family of 3 versatile wall-hooks. There is no use of glue; only pressure has been used to assemble all parts together. The PIFF wall-hooks are available in 4 colour ways. In All Black, all Red and in 2 colour mixes. Very easy to mount to the wall. Each PIFF comes with a special strong screw and a wall-plug.
Tamawa Ray Light
RAY pendant lighting by Sylvain Willenz
With RAY suspension light, Sylvain Willenz explores Tubular-Lighting once again, a few years following his personal project INNERTUBE (a rubber lightshade kept in shape with a circular TL). TL Lighting is rarely used in domestic environments. RAY makes use of TAMAWA’s specialized production techniques, expertise and understanding of Bakelite balls, consequently creating a domestic lighting fixture with a refined technical solution; an original and colour ful alternative to common TL connectors.
Ball Lamp by Big GameTamawa Ball Lamp
The idea to create a lamps as first object for the Tamawa home collection came very naturally. Big Game has the habit of stripping its objects of their,original function, creating the pretext for a new design. The Ball Lamp is a white glass globe resting on a ball the same size of bakelite, a confrontation of two different materials re into the work dhybridation, familiar ground and source dinspiration favorite of the trio. With the play of light that accentuates leffet juxtaposition of the two forms of spherical homothetic, the language is at once simple, delicate dunes while having strong visual presence.
Jewelry collection by Hubert Verstraeten
The TAMAWA jewelry collection plays on the beauty of the surface of the bakelite beads, which is reduced to its purest form of the jewel. The mini colored
bakelite beads can be used in diverse ways as they can be adjusted on watches, earrings, cufflinks and rings. For example, when forming part of a necklace, the beads follow the movements of the body harmoniously as they shift on a stainless steel base resembling that of a crescent moon or a smiley. Available in various sizes, the jewel becomes a landscape for open and innovative experimentation. They can be made up of one bead, two beads, three beads or more seamlessly assembled on a timeless string of pearls. Oversized as regards the traditional accessory, the beads may be worn on the fingers, wrist and body combining their smooth asymmetric design with originality for presentation in a pure classic style. Always combined with stainless steel, these accessories unite style and fashion with innovative design and are available in a rich palate of colors such as red, yellow, blue, orange, violet, rose, black and white. Assembled and intertwined seductively, TAMAWA plays on the contrasts, harmonies and beauty of the ideal object. Encrusted gemstones such as amethyst,
topaz, smoky quartz or diamonds serve only to enhance the discrete elegance of this collection. Luxury in Technicolor opens the door to many other possible variations of a similar theme using all the bead colors and gemstones. Glossy and glamorous, these micro Bakelite beads are like pearls, offering a way to customize your own jewelry box, with a personal touch and in a contemporary style.
rue des Vétérinaires 42 D mod. 02, Bât. 3 Brussels 1070 Belgium
Saskia Shutt
Saskia ShuttMore Info
Saskia Shutt
JEWELLERY DESIGNER & GOLDSMITH
Saskia Shutt is a Brussels-based designer, who fuses the traditional and contemporary, to create beautiful and timeless jewellery.
Saskia’s bespoke creations are composed of precious metals and gems. Usually working to order, Saskia either remodels customers’ old gold, or sources precious metals and stones herself.
“As a goldsmith, I believe that I have a responsibility towards the artisan precious metals mining communities. Therefore I am an active member of the Ethical Metalsmiths. They also have a fundraising project “Better without Mercury“. To eradicate the use of mercury in the small scale mining industry. Help us raise the funds needed to eliminate mercury, a toxic product for humans and planet, from the mining industries”.
Centre Dansaert Rue d’ Alost 7 – 11 Brussels 1000 Belgium
More Info
AMELIE GOMET
Amélie is an artist and jeweler.
She discovered jewelry and silversmithing at New York University in 2015, during a year of exchange at an art school.
She moved to Brussels the following year where she continued her training in jewelery at the Arts et Métiers en Joaillerie et Fonte Injectée. At the same time, she obtained her Master in Sculpture at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Brussels.
Each of his pieces is inspired by a little story, a memory, an end of the outside world, a shape, a painting or even a poem.
Amélie creates unique, poetic jewelry that combines craftsmanship with a portable dreamlike universe.
She likes to think of the body of the garment as a facade, a section of wall, a garden on which her jewels come to match.
The imprint of the fingers, the stone that follows us, the curves of the ear, a work that we can no longer get rid of, everything is a question of traces, of memory, of thread, of little bits of stories in this first collection.
Nathan – Baume
Nathan – BaumeMore Info
A COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE.
Building on the past to express a form of modernity…
A reinterpretation that sublimates the lessons of the past in a burst of creative joy.
Such has been the approach followed since its creation when Nathan-Baume first presented its exclusive small luxury leather goods created from the finest leathers – notably exotic skins.
The range gradually expanded and includes travel bags, briefcases, computer cases, …yet the craftsmanship never lost his particular inclination for small leather goods, which require considerable skill and know-how in addition to an eye for detail and great dexterity.
Nathan-Baume took a new dimension with the launch of the jewels collection in silver and gold, accessories like silk scarves, gloves, hats, umbrellas…
Welcome to style and glamour, functionality and magic, senses and feelings. Welcome to you.
100 Avenue Louise Brussels 1050 Belgium
Head Office Grand Route 329 Lillois 1428 Belgium
More Info
Work philosophy
After studies in graphic art, I graduated in fashion design from the Francisco Ferrer School (Brussels). I then completed my knowledge within the Federation of Master-tailors of France (Paris). Since 2014, I have been increasing my professional experiences, in Belgium or internationally, with big names like Scabal, Natan or on a personal basis in my own workshop.
Passion in the blood
My grandmother was a seamstress and in a sewing workshop; my mother was a sewing teacher for 25 years. My interest in the profession of tailor came later. It was the artisan side that attracted me then. It’s a rope that I have added to the family tradition. The specificities of his work Both an artisanal tailor and a trained stylist, I strive to blend harmoniously the traditional work of the artisan tailor with current sewing techniques.
Rue de la Ferme Romaine 11 Andenne 5300 Belgium
Christine Keyeux
Christine KeyeuxMore Info
Christine KEYEUX -SCHNÖLLER
Plasticienne
Créatrice de la collection 100% Bijoux de 100% Mamans
Exposition collectives et individuelles en Belgique, France, Espagne, Hollande, Allemagne, Pologne, Portugal, Italie, Slovaquie, Tchéquie, Hongrie, Autriche, Maroc, USA, Japon, Chine, Inde, Suisse, Canada.
2017
«Finesse, sobriété…» Galerie Ickx, Bruxelles, Belgique
«Curiosity» Salon des Métiers d‘Art, Saint Hubert, Belgique
«Journées Européennes des Métiers d’Art» Les Bateliers, Namur, Belgique
«Avoir la fibre» Musée de Comblain-au-pont, Belgique
«Art textile» Veere, Hollande
Galerie for Textil Institut Hawar, Holland
2016
«A tous les étages» WCC bf, Mons, Belgique
«Musée Lanchevelichi, La Louvière, Belgique
«Toutes les couleurs, Galerie ICKX ,Bruxelles
«Chambres avec vue, Namur, Belgique
«Journée Européenne des Métiers d’Art, Namur, Belgique
«100%Mamans» 10 ans déjà , Palais des Institutions Italienne, Tanger, Maroc
«Et si on exposait …» Galerie ICKX, Bruxelles
«Parcours Papier Musée Archéologique, Namur
«Chez moi comme chez toi» citoyens solidaires, Inno, Namur, Belgique
2015
«l’inconnue sous ma peau», installation salon du livre de Tanger, 100%Mamans, Tanger, Maroc
«Memory of textil» Galerie of visual artist», Prague, Slovaquie
«Alternative of textile jewelry, galerie X, Bratislava, Slovaquie
«Parcours d‘ artistes de Beloeil», Beloeil , Belgique
«Tirage à l’appui» WCC bf, Mons, Belgique
«Wiener Schmuck», Galerie V&V ,Vienne, Autriche
2014
«Chambres avec vues» parcours d’artistes, Namur, Belgique
«L’art au Village» parcours d’artistes Glabais, Belgique
«Métamorphose» Installation femmes papillons, 100% Mamans, Tanger, Maroc
«éclatement» espace Wallonie Bruxelles, Belgique
Salon des Métiers d’Art, St Martin, Belgique
«Rames et trames» Biennale Brabant Wallon, fondation Folon, Belgique
«Résonnance» WCC-bf, Strasbourg, France
«Emballé-déballé» ISELP, Bruxelles, Belgique
2013
«Lignes de vie» installation 100%Mamans, salon du livre de Tanger, Maroc
«Croisements» Institut Français d’Oujda, Maroc
Salon des Métiers d’Arts, Maison de la culture, Namur, Belgique
Festival des Arts Plastiques» Nord-Sud» Tanger, Maroc
«Pas de deux» Karlruhe , Allemagne
«Regard sur le papier» La Spirale, Natoye, Belgique
«Eglise St. Etienne» Beaugency , France
2012
«Chambres avec vues» parcours d’artistes Namur , Belgique
«Banality and Grace , Galerie X, University library of Bratislava, Slovaquie
«Fusion» musée de Groosbeeck de Croix,Namur, Belgique
«Pop art» atelier et exposition 100% mamans, musée de la Casbah,
Tanger,Maroc
«Art en automne» Bijoux d’Artistes, Ijzerenberg,Winksele,Belgique
«Couleurs Mères» exposition et vente aux enchères 100% Mamans,
Galerie Dard‘ Art, Tanger , Maroc
«Jewelbook international» exposition WCC-BF, Mons, Belgique
2011
„Abhushan» design dialogues in jewelry WCC international, New Dehli, Inde
«Fusion» Pôle Bijou Baccarat, France
«Terre et Feu» parcours d’artistes Liernu, Eghezée, Belgique
«Festival des arts Plastiques» atelier» oiseaux», Tanger, Maroc
«S’il te plaît , fais moi un oiseau» 100%Mamans, installation
au musée de la Casbah et à la galerie Drissi, Tanger, Maroc
«17ème salon des Métiers d’Arts, St Hubert, Belgique
«Regards sur le papier» Centre Culturel de Ciney, Belgique
«Art Forum» Anvertpen, Belgique
2010
«Autour du papier» Musée du petit format, Nismes, Belgique
«ARPA» Les nuits d’encre, Centre Culturel d’Ottignies/LLN,Belgique
«Parcours d’artistes au pays des Vallées» Centre Culturel de Dinant,Belgique
«Chambres avec vues, Parcours d’artistes» Namur,Belgique
«Paper Object» Galerie X, Bratislava, Slovaquie
«Poupées de Roseau» ,100% mamans, Galerie Dard’Art, Tanger, Maroc
«Eventails» Galerie Volubilis, Tanger, Maroc
«Métamorphose(s)» Biennale Internationale du Design de Liege 2010,
Emulation, Maison de la Renaissance, Liège, Belgique
«La Baraque» Louvain La Neuve, Belgique
2009
«Bijoux Contemporains en Communauté Française, Foire de Munich ,Allemagne
«Regards sur le papier» Centre Culturel de Dinant, Belgique
«Textil Jewellery» Galerie X, Bratislava, Slovaquie
«25th Textil Art», Graz, Autriche
«Alternative of textile jewellery » galerie V&V, Vienne, Autriche
«Le Design s’exporte » WCC-BF, Mons, Belgique
Galerie Indigo, Damme, Belgique
«Tanger Label » Galerie Volubilis, Tanger, Maroc
Festival des Arts Plastiques, Galerie Delacroix, Tanger,Maroc
«15ème Salon des Métiers d’Art» Beauvechain, Belgique
2008
«Autour du papier» Galerie du Beffroi, Namur, Belgique
«Bijoux Contemporains en Communauté Française, Foire de Munich, Allemagne
«Le lacet bleu» Handicap international, Bruxelles, Belgique
«Triennale Européenne du Bijou Contemporain, Mons, Belgique
«Qui fait quoi» WCC-BF, Mons , Belgique
«Le Bijou Contemporain» Centre Culturel de Ciney, Belgique
«Mini-textile biennale» Wasserschloss, Allemagne
100% Bijoux / 100% Mamans,Tanger, Maroc
2007
«Bijoux d’Artistes en Communauté Française» Foire de Munich, Munich
Allemagne.
«Arts appliqués, design et compagnie» WCC-BF, Mons, Belgique.
«Artifac» Bruges, Belgique.
«Toutes les couleurs» Installation avec les enfants et les femmes de la fondation
Darna, Tanger, Maroc. http://tangier.free.fr
«Ibn Battouta» exposition des quatre fresques au musée de la Casbah, Tanger,
Maroc
«145 artistes exposent» fondation ISEL, Merebelke, Belgique.
«Prix des Arts 2007» Province du Brabant Wallon. Belgique
2006
«Femmes» Galerie Nok’in, Huy, Belgique.
«Bijoux d’Artistes en Communauté française » Foire de Munich, Munich,
Allemagne.
«Osons l’art appliqué » WCC-BF, Mons, Belgique.
«Tout le monde est à tout le monde » Galerie Juvénal, Huy, Belgique.
«Terre et soleil» Galerie Nok’in, Huy, Belgique.
«Mini-textile» Galerie X, Bratislava, Slovaquie.
«Artistes poue Amnesty» Iselp, Bruxelles, Belgique.
«Papier, création et métamorphose » La Terrasse de Gutemberg, Paris, France.
«Le bijou contemporain» Pôle bijou, Baccarat, France.
«Le retour d’Ibn Battouta » 4ème phase avec les enfants d’écoles populaires de Tanger, Maroc.
« Mini-textile» WCC-BF, Mons, Belgique.
Galerie Olyako, Wavre, Belgique.
2005
«Bijoux-Cailloux» Musée de l’Ourthe et de l’Amblève, Comblaint-au-Pont, Belgique.
Galerie »Artpéro» Crupet, Belgique.
«Chemin d’artistes» Glabais, Belgique.
«Triennale Européenne du Bijou Contemporain» Musée de l’Orfévrerie de la Communauté Française, Château de Seneffe, Seneffe, Belgique.
Galerie « Akcentus» Klub-Galerie, Budapest, Hongrie.
Galerie »Arts Parallèles», Tilff, Belgique
Atelier de Bijoux Contemporains, Maison Communautaire des femmes, » Darna, Tanger, Maroc.
Atelier , ferme pédagogique, «Darna» Tanger, Maroc.
«Le Bijou Contemporain » Centre Culturel, Ciney, Belgique.
«Mini-Textil» Galerie U , Prague, Tchéquie.
«30 années lumière» Galerie Cap d’Art, Genval, Belgique.
«Art Textile» Galerie des métiers d’art, Bruxelles, Belgique.
«Jata World Travel Fair 2005 » Tokyo, Japon.
«Design Fiesta», Tokyo, Japon.
«Ibn Battouta, c’est toi » Troisième phase de la fresque sur le voyage d’Ibn Battouta, réalisée par des enfants issus de l’émigration. Centre Culturel Arabe, Bruxelles, Belgique.
2004
Galerie»les Iles Flottantes» Dinant, Belgique
«Abstractions Colorées » Galerie Cap d’Art, Genval, Belgique.
ISELP, Institut Supérieur pour l’étude du langage plastique, Bruxelles, Belgique.
«Design en Wallonie » Liège, Belgique.
«Fascinating Paper » Galerie X, Bratislava, Slovaquie.
«Zone Franche » vagabond’Art, Parcours d’Artistes, Chaumont-Gistoux, Belgique.
«De Tanger à Chaumont » deuxième phase de la fresque sur le voyage d’Ibn Battouta avec les enfants de l’école «Le Chemin des Enfants» de Chaumont, Belgique.
2003
«Recycling» Contacto-Directo Galerie, Lisbonne, Portugal.
Cap d’Art Galerie, Genval, Belgique.
O galerie, Bruxelles, Belgique.
«Parures Créations » Galerie Néon, Bruxelles, Belgique.
Galerie Antinoé, Brest, France.
«20 ans International textile Art « Graz, Autriche.
Galerie X, Bratislava, Slovaquie.
Galerie Olyako, Wavre, Belgique.
«Reflets Contemporains » Centre Culturel, Dinant, Belgique
«Parires Créations » Madrid, Espagne.
«Kunsthanwerk aus der Wallonie » Mayence, Allemagne.
Galerie « Les Iles Flottantes » Dinant, Belgique.
«La Fabuleuse histoire d’Ibn Battouta » Fresque réalisée avec 240 enfants de Tanger, Maroc.
2002
Galerie Cap d’Art, lac de Genval, Belgique
Galerie Maya, Namur, Belgique
Château de Seneffe, musée de l’orfévrerie, Triennale Européenne du Bijou Contemporain, Belgique
Galerie Antinoé, Brest, France
Galerie Ars, Liège, Belgique
Galerie Néon, Bruxelles, Belgique
Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles, Parures-Création, Paris, France
Galerie Evasion, Waremme, Belgique
Galerie 0, Bruxelles, Belgique.
«3ème salon international d’Art Contemporain », Eupen, Belgique
Schmuck unter druck, Aarau, Suisse
Parcours de stylisme, 0 Galerie, Bruxelles, Belgique
Design, créateurs en wallonie » à table » Liège, Belgique
Parures-Créations, »Contacto-Directo » Galeria , Lisbonne, Portugal
«Olyako » Galerie, Wavre, Belgique
2001
Primavera del Disseny, Galerie Ignacio de Lassaletta, Barcelone, Espagne
Chemins d’Artistes Glabais, Belgique
Galerie Néon, Bruxelles, Belgique
Eghezée 2001, Belgique
Art Centre, Barcelone, Espagne
Musée des Arts Décoratifs et du design « Belgïe-Nederland »
«Juweelkunst 1945-2000» , Gent, Belgique
«Tendence », Internationale Frankfurter Messe, RFA
«Biennale du Bijou Contemporain de Nîmes », Nîmes, France
«Arté-Nîmes », Salon d’Art Contemporain, Nîmes, France
«Province de Namur », Tunis, Tunisie
«Vagabond’Art », parcours d’artistes à Chaumont-Gistoux, Belgique
«Linéart », Salon d’Art Contemporain, Gand, Belgique
Galerie Cap d’Art, lac de Genval, Belgique
Galerie C2H2, Dinant, Belgique.
2000
Art Exhibition Gallery, Eghezée, Belgique.
Lauréate « Design 21 » Chic Chinois, Palais de l’UNESCO, Paris, France.
Galerie 31, Lille, France.
Black & Kausel Galerie, Paris, France.
Galerie Evasion, Waremme, Belgique.
Galerie Antinoé, Brest, France.
«Tendence „ Frankfurt, Allemagne
Lauréate » Sonderschau Form 2000 « , Internationale Frankfurter Messe
Handwerskammer Galerie, Coblence, RFA.
«Chain Reaction », Aarau, Suisse
1999
Cercle St. Fiacre, Dorinne, Belgique.
Galerie Evasion, Waremme, Belgique.
Salon des Métiers d’Art, Coblence, Allemagne.
«Natura » , Château de Fernelmont, Belgique.
Galerie Antinoé , Brest, France.
Handwerskammer Galerie, Coblence, Allemagne.
Galerie Rive Gauche, Namur, Belgique.
Lauréate » Design 21 » Chic Chinois, UNESCO, Palais des Nationalités, Pékin, Chine.
«Néon en 2000 », Galerie Néon, Bruxelles, Belgique.
1998
«Craft Design for the Global Village», Florence, Italie.
Conférence Européenne des Métiers d’Art, Namur, Belgique.
Galeria X, Bratislava, Slovaquie.
4 ème Salon des Métiers d’Art de Wallonie, Domaine d’Hélécine, Belgique.
Galerie Evasion, Waremme, Belgique.
1997
«Arts au Village », Chemin d’Artistes, Glabais, Belgique.
Tôlgyfa Galeria , Budapest, Hongrie.
Julie Galerie , Madison Avenue, New-York, USA.
«Arts and Designs of the Continents», Handwerkskammer Rheinessen, Mainz, Allemagne.
1996
11 ème Biennale Internationale » Miniature Textile « , Szombathely, Hongrie.
2 ème Salon des Métiers d’Art de Wallonie , La Machine à Eau, Mons, Belgique.
«Petits Paquets » , Symposium International, Zsennye, Hongrie.
1995
«Bijou-Parure » , Ecole des Arts Décoratifs et Centre d’Arts Appliqués, Genève, Suisse.
«Bijou-Parur» , Musée des Arts Appliqués, Budapest, Hongrie.
«In ogen van Prin», Poperingue, Belgique.
11ème Symposium International» Textil Kunst», Graz, Autriche.
Symposium International Le Faï « , Le Saix (Veynes), France.
1994
«Bijou-Parure» , Maison de la Culture, Tournai, Belgique.
«Bijou-Parure» , Palais Abbatial , Saint-Hubert, Belgique.
«In ogen van Prins », Landcommanderij , Alden Biesen, Belgique.
Tata Museum , Tata, Hongrie.
«Le textile dans tout ses état »s , Eco-Musée , La Hamaide , Belgique.
«Bijou-Parure» , Médiathine, Bruxelles, Belgique.
1993
Tata Museum , Tata, Hongrie.
Fêtes de la Saint-Martin , Tourinnes-la-Grosse, Belgique.
Métiers d’Art du Brabant ,Bruxelles, Belgique.
«Bijou-Parure» ,Dommelhof , Neerpelt, Belgique.
1992
Tata Museum , Tata, Hongrie.
1989
Symposium International, Bukovina, Pologne.
Pariser Galerie , Berlin, Allemagne.
1987
International Symposium, Zakopane, Pologne.
Œuvres Acquises :
Musée Textile de Szombethaly, Hongrie
Collection permanente, Musée des Arts, Kobé, Japon
Province de Namur, Relations Publiques,Belgique
Landesmuseum, Zürich, Suisse
Province du Hainaut, Belgique
Collection Félix Antoine Savard, Québec, Canada
Collections privées
Awards :
Design 21 – UNESCO House ( 2001) Paris, France.
Design 21 – UNESCO, House of Nations ( 2000) Pekin, Chine.
Sonderchau Form 2000 – International Fair of Frankfurt « Tendence », Frankfurt, Allemagne.
Prix des Arts 2007 , Province du Brabant Wallon, sélectionnée. Belgique.
Rue Jules Larivière, 127 Landenne-sur-Meuse 5300 Belgium
More Info
Since the appointment of Glenn Martens as Creative Director of Y/Project in 2013, the Paris based label has combined conceptual and inventive detailing with playful proportions and a witty take on historical references.
At the core of Y/Project, Martens has since established an emphasis on individuality and independence. Fusing the energy of the street with thought-provoking silhouettes, his unique take on interpreting masculinity and femininity blends eccentric references with unisex looks that transcend versatility.
In June 2017, Y/Project won the esteemed ANDAM Grand Prize, one of the most respected recognitions in fashion worldwide. And in September 2017, Glenn Martens was selected as one of the Business of Fashion’s 500 people shaping fashion globally today.
Martens’ contemporary expression has created a fascinating narrative for the brand, leading to an impressive period of growth earning both critical acclaim and commercial success. Y/Project has solidified its position within the luxury market with over 150 stockists.
Louise Kopij
Louise KopijMore Info
LOUISE KOPIJ BIJOUX
Souvent dorés, mes bijoux sont entièrement faits main, par moi-même, dans mon atelier belge. Ils sont pensés en mini séries de bijoux soignés, solides, de qualité esthétique et énergétique.
Pourquoi faire autrement?
Je les perçois comme des objets sacrés, des talismans protecteurs. Des reflets d’un instant, des états de nos émotions.
Conçus pour être solides et transmis.
Ils ont été, quelque part, mes premiers enfants.
UN PEU DE MOI
J’étudie les Arts, l’Histoire, l’Economie, les Sciences et toute chose qui puisse nourrir mon âme. Nous avons toujours quelque chose à découvrir. Cette curiosité se ressent dans mon approche. J’apporte un soin infini à la narration, au concept, au choix des matières : toujours naturelles, toujours d’une qualité infinie, toujours rares.
La plus respectueuse possible des sources avec lesquelles j’interagis : ce sont mes enfants, il s’agit de ne pas brouiller les pistes. Je propose de construire une vision, de transmettre de l’amour, de la beauté et une nouvelle narration aux personnes qui viennent jusqu’ici.
J’apprends, donc je suis. Le travail automatique de mes mains résonne comme le contact du musicien sur le bois : un mélange de technique et d’intuition pure. D’essais et d’erreurs mille fois répétés dans un cycle infini en chemin vers l’Union.
CRÉATRICE DANS L’ÂME
Il y a dans cette expérience que je partage avec vous, un temps pour l‘étude et un temps pour le lâcher prise. Ou comment envisager la construction d’un bijou comme un cadavre exquis composé dans la matière, pétris de réflexions du moment et proposé à l’autre comme le reflet d’un instant.
Avec en plus de ces réjouissances, les contraintes délicieuses que sont les besoins de portabilités, de solidité, de ces œuvres d’art à porter que sont les bijoux.
Je me soumets à la matière, c’est elle qui choisit ce qui est harmonieux, solide, ancré, empreint de poésie. Souvent j’enlève, je réduits, je taille jusqu’au noyau, jusqu’au cœur, ce qui est juste et suivi.
Je me réjouis de vous rencontrer et de construire juste pour vous, une pièce qui soit le reflet de votre parcours,
Merci d’être ici,
Louise