Up In Smoke
Contemporary Jewelers, Silversmiths and Designers Take On Marijuana
January 16 – February 21, 2021
David Bielander, Fingerring, 2020, gold 18k, available to size,
Pinocchio, 2019
confessional wood (pear), carved and varnished, elastic, 7.09 x 2.17 x 2.36 inches, unique, stamped and numbered
photo: Dirk Eisel
Shrimps, 2019, earrings, titanium, 3.01 x 2.05 x 1.69 inches
photo: Dirk Eisel
David Bielander, Fingerring, 2020, silver, available to size
Pinocchio, 2019, confessional wood (maple), carved and varnished, elastic, 7.09 x 2.17 x 2.36 inches, unique, stamped and numbered
photo: Dirk Eisel
Croissant, 2018, bracelet, titanium, edition of 25
David Bielander, Three Roses, 2017, steel, ceramic tableware, wood, lacquer, 35.43 x 35.43 x 62.99 inches
Rose, 2017, dinner set ( 21 pcs.), porcelain tableware on steel frame, 21.75 x 21.75 x 9.85"
Paper Bag (Wine), 2016, patinated silver, 11.42 x 3.94 x 2.76 inches, edition 01 of 12
Pig, 2016, vessel, ca. 1930's Italian 800/000 silver teapot, 8.27 x 5.12 x 5.51 inches
Pig, 2016, vessel, ca. 1930's Italian 800/000 silver teapot, 8.27 x 5.12 x 5.51 inches
Cardboard (Heart), 2016, bracelet, 18k gold, 3.65 x 3.125 x .9 inches, edition 00 of 12
Paper Bag (Sugar), 2016, patinated silver, 4 x 3.75 x 6.1 inches, 10.2 x 9.5 x 15.5 cm, edition 01 of 12
Cardboard Crown, 2015, necklace, gold 18k, edition 00 of 5, 7 x 8 x 1.25 inches
photo: Dirk Eisel
Flat Face, 2015, brooches, silver, various stones
left: 2.3 x 1.875 x .5 inches, right: 3.5 x 2.5 x .5 inches
Cardboard Crucifix, 2015, patinated silver, white gold staples, lim. edition of 25
Cardboard Crown, 2015, bracelet, silver, white gold, edition 00 of 25
3.75 x 3.375 x 1.55 inches, ca. 8" inner Ø
Krake (Octopus) Candelabra, 2012, cast bronze, 8 pcs. variable, lim. edition of 25
Cardboard, 2015, bracelet, silver, white gold,
4.125 x 3.5 x 1.2 inches
Koi, bracelet, 2012, thumb tacks, leather.
edition finished- unavailable
Cardboard Hearts Tiara, 2015, tiara / neckpiece, silver, white gold, edition 00 of 12,
8.25 x 6.5 x 2.5 inches, edition 00 of 12
Cardboard, 2015, bracelets, gold 18k, white gold staples
awarded the Bavarian State Prize 2015, Germany
Photo: Simon Bielander
Flower Vase, 2 x Rose, 2017, wood, steel, ceramics, 40 x 29 x 61.5 inches
Banana, Pendant, 2010, Silver, Leather
Tortoise Shell, 2014, antique tin plate (1780), patinated, 26x17x6 cm, photo: Dirk Eise
Tortoise Shell, 2014, antique tin plate (1780), patinated, 25x20x7 cm, photo: Dirk Eise
ENZIAN Brooch, 2012, titanium, gold, 4 x 3 x 3 inches
Small Cardboard Crown, 2015, bracelet, gold, edition 00 of 25,
3 x 2.875 x .55 inches, ca. 7.85" inner Ø
Blackberries necklace, 2012, titanium anodised, leather, lim. edition of 25 pieces
Corn-Cob Pendant, 2010, Split pins, Silver
Corn-Cob Pendant, 2010, Split pins, Silver
Flat Face, 2015, brooches, silver, various stones, 5 x 2.75 x .5 inches
Garlic Clove Necklace, 2010, Silver, lim. edition 12 pieces
Cardboard, 2015, ring, gold, 1.5 x 1.25 x .875 inches
Pneu (Tire) Bracelet, silver
Cardboard, 2015, bracelets, silver with patina, 18k white gold staples
awarded the Bavarian State Prize 2015, Germany
Scampi (raw)bracelet, 2007 / 2012, Silver (with patina), elastic, lim. edition of 12
Two works by the Swiss born artist David Bielander are now part of the prestigious Museum of Arts & Design's permanent collection!
The Crown necklace from Bielander's Cardboard series- a trompe l'oeil play on value and hierarchies, wherein gold has been formed and manipulated into works perfectly mimicking corrugated cardboard, was chosen for acquisition and is currently exhibited in the exhibition MAD Collects.
The Cardboard Crown, which debuted in Bielander's 2015 exhibition DIY at Ornamentum, is number 3 of a very limited edition of up to only 5 (+1 AP) hand-made works. Examples have recently been exhibited in Museum exhibitions in Switzerland, Italy and Denmark.
Hall 3, Messe Basel (Basel Convention Center)
The Swiss Design Awards 2017 exhibition is open from 13 – 18 June 2017, daily from 10 am – 7 pm, Sunday 6 pm
Admission is free
Germany, 2016 - 18th International Silver Triennial, worldwide competition.
Jury statement: The expectation placed on silver and its handling has been cleverly
overthrown and at the same time creates an appeal in the objects Crucifix
and Paper Bag (Wine), which, in turn, poses many a question. The materiality of
paper has been overridden through the utilization of silver. It is a subtle play on
traditional conceptions and values, in the material aspect as well as with regard
to the impact of the two objects. The design, form, structure, and technical execution
are all successful and convincing down to the smallest details.
The Paper Bag is available exclusively at Ornamentum and will be exhibited at Design Miami, 2016
10 pages, color images
author Liesbeth den Besten
