Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Atelier Himbeer

Atelier Himbeer was founded by Ursula Guttman and Beatrix Kaufmann. The studio and showroom in Linz / Austria also features jewelry and art works of other artists.

http://www.himbeer.la/


Beatrix Kaufmann born 1972 studies at the "Glasfachschule Kramsach", at the university of arts in Linz (sculpture and metal masterclasses) and at the academy of applied arts in Nürnberg (gold and silversmith) http://www.beatrixkaufmann.at/


"Wurfschmuck" jewelry to throw


"SONNENreFLECKtoren" Sunreflectors / Sunspots

"Schuppenschindel"


Ursula Guttmann born 1968 studied at the teacher training college in Salzburg, was trained as gold and silversmith in Linz and also studied at the university of arts in Linz. http://www.ursulaguttmann.com/


Body extensions II; Silicone, Nylon, red gold, chain, 2005


Leibtasche: 2005 Leather, rubber, plastic, screen print


Poem: Acrylic, printed poem; Only when viewed from a perpendicular angle two or three of the words placed within the rods are visible. Otherwise, the bracelet appears to be totally transparent. Therefore, the viewer cannot quite detect where the pictures originate.


The Image: Pictures, nylon; ...a ruffle with portraitures of ideals


Sweety: Dyed latex; These bracelets are soft and elastic.They are similar to bandages. Little pockets incorporated within the bracelets could hold chewing gum, notes, and the like.


Skin: Vinyl, pictures; …“to save one´s own skin”, another person´s skin to pull over…

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