Episode 92
What you’ll learn in this episode:
- Why metalsmithing techniques can be useful even when using other materials.
- Why the global art jewelry community is more tight-knit than other artistic fields.
- How jewelry’s interactive nature separates it from other fine arts.
- Sofia’s future plans for her gallery, Platina.
About Sofia Björkman
Sofia Bjorkman didn’t intend to create a globally known art jewelry gallery when she opened Platina in Stockholm 20 years ago; she just wanted to have a space where she and her friends could showcase their work. However, Platina quickly became known for its collaborative exhibitions with jewelry artists from around the world. Sofia joined the Jewelry Journey Podcast to talk about the history and future of Platina, her own work as a jewelry designer, and why she thinks the global art jewelry community is so tight-knit.
Additional resources
Photos:
Annette Dam Necklace
“Taking the liberty” #4 2019
Silver, pearls, ribbon
Annika Pettersson Necklace
“Royal Resolution” 2019
Reconstructed stone, silver
Christer Jonsson Necklace
“Frida” 2018
Silver, titanium, enamel, pate du verre, glass
Christer Jonsson Necklace
“Garden of Death Silver” 1996
Titanium
Heejoo Kim Brooch 2019
copper, enamel
Helena Johansson Lindell Necklace Collar 2020
Plastic/cotton cord/leather/rivets
Julia Walters Necklace 2017 / 2020
“Hotlips”
stainless steel, chromed
Karin Roy Andersson Necklace 2018
“New flesh”
silver, steel, thread
Lena Bergestad Bracelet
Titanium Silver
Linnea Eriksson Necklace
“Tribute” 2014
Steel, silver, paint
Sofia Björkman Necklace
“Garden” 2020
PLA, steel, paint
Sofia Björkman Brooch 2019
Silver, steel (seam rippers)
Sofia Björkman Necklace
“Garden” 2020
PLA, steel, paint
