Objects Beautiful presents @ Collect 25

Somerset House, London

28 February - 1 - 2 March 2025

They Walk in Beauty

For this year’s Collect, Objects Beautiful’s theme is Wearable Art, clothing and jewellery.

‘Clothing for Someone’  by painter Nurit David, is a limited edition series of wearable art that has evolved by allowing paintings to venture into the three-dimensional, thus, becoming objects in space and time, and paradoxically, “getting out there into the real world ,yet, through making it within the medium itself”. 

Rock & Locks - our new contemporary art-jewellery collection created by 34 jewellery artists who enthused to work with hair, and reclaim the romance and tenderness of hair-scapes.  An enthusiasm disappeared through the 20^thcentury, though popular ever since ancient times. 

Objects Beautiful gallery primarily campaign for beauty in its range of collectible objects and bridging art and craft.  Introducing new forms of beauty - characterised by being profound, elegant, and enigmatic - requires true artistic talent across all media. 

As Yael Reisner, the gallery’s founder, claims that beauty is not a singular idea, its plurality prevails, and the diversity reflects on the complexities of contemporary experiences.

Objects Beautiful's Artists @ Collect25 

Isabelle Azaïs (Jewellery), Ela Bauer (Jewellery), Michael Becker (Jewellery), Nurit David (Textiles), Ute Decker (Jewellery), Marion Delarue (Jewellery), Herman Hermsen (Jewellery), Xiaozhe Huang (Jewellery), Mari Ishikawa (Jewellery), Jenny Jansson (Jewellery), Wenyin Jiang (Jewellery), Heejoo Kim (Jewellery), Daphne Krinos (Jewellery), Seonyong Lee (Jewellery), Peter Machata (Jewellery), Jana Machatova (Jewellery), Margo Misiak-Orlovic (Jewellery), Gitte Nygaard (Jewellery), Michal Oren (Jewellery), Ineke Otte (Jewellery), Liana Pattihis (Jewellery), Michaela Pegum (Jewellery), Sarah Powell (Jewellery), Katja Prins (Jewellery), Kayo Saito (Jewellery), Healim Shin (Jewellery), Carina Shoshtary (Jewellery), Inca Starzinsky (Jewellery), Deganit Stern Schocken (Jewellery), Sam Tho Duong (Jewellery), Ketli Tiistar (Jewellery). Oles Tsura (Jewellery), Maria Valdma Härm (Jewellery), Tanel Veenre (Jewellery), Jessica Winchcombe (Jewellery), Huimin Zhang (Jewellery)

Michael Becker (Jewellery)

Michael Becker, a German jewelry designer born in 1958 in Paderborn, is renowned for his unique approach to jewelry that combines gold plates, titanium discs, and dolomite rocks into severe, ascetic forms with distinct lines. Educated at the Fachhochschule Cologne, Becker's creations defy initial perceptions; beneath their geometric rigor and aesthetic precision lies a deep-seated poetry and passion, a quest for beauty that borders on obsession. His work, characterized by the interplay of static and dynamic elements, explores the balance between cosmic disorder and meticulous organization, embodying transitions and transformations. Becker's remarkable pieces, which challenge the dichotomy between artificiality and nature, are celebrated in prestigious public collections worldwide, including the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, and the Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum in New York, showcasing his mastery in bridging organization with the unleashing of energies in his art.

Nurit David (Fine Art, Textile)

Nurit David is an Israeli painter and art educator known for her significant contributions to contemporary Israeli art. Born in 1952 in Tel Aviv, she has been an influential figure in the art scene since the 1980s. David holds a deep reverence for historical art, drawing significant inspiration from Japanese and Chinese cultures, where the distinction between art and craft is blurred. 

Around 2015, her practice expanded beyond painting, which had previously defined her work. This shift was influenced by her exploration of vector graphics software, a cutting plotter, an archival pigment printer, and a sewing machine—tools she embraced at the scale of an amateur craftsman. Her studio transformed into a workshop, a miniature factory producing not only paintings but also works linked to the concept of clothing, beginning with her series ‘Nobody’s Clothing’ in 2017. 

Her collection ‘Clothing for Someone’ is a limited-edition series of wearable art that allows paintings to venture into three dimensions, becoming objects in space and time. In this paradoxical process, the work “gets out there into the real world”, while remaining grounded in its original medium.

Ute Decker (Jewellery)

Marion Delarue (Jewellery)

Marion Delarue graduated with a Master’s degree from the Estonian Academy of Arts in 2012, after studying at the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. Her work has been exhibited internationally, including at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs (Paris) and the Stedelijk Museum (Amsterdam), and she has participated in several international residencies.

Delarue explores transformation, blurring the boundaries between authenticity and imitation, nature and artifice. Her pieces question identity and illusion—beads mimicking flesh, hybrid creatures in transition, or headdresses crafted from another’s hair. She recreates natural materials like nacre and agate with uncanny precision, challenging perceptions of the real and the fabricated. Marion’s exploration of the bizarre, folklore, and myth is central to her practice, pushing the boundaries between artifice and nature through technical precision and an ongoing investigation into illusion.

Herman Hemsen (Jewellery)

Herman Hermsen, born in 1953 in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, is a designer specializing in both jewellery and product design. After studying at the Akademie voor Beeldende Kunsten in Arnhem, he began his career in 1979. He focuses on developing new concepts and technical solutions, combining traditional craftsmanship with innovative design. His work spans both unique pieces and serial production in jewellery and product design. He emphasizes the importance of concept development, which may take various directions, from new interpretations of meaning to critiques of materialism, often with a touch of humour or an associative approach. Throughout his career, he has worked on the challenge of reinterpreting function and production processes, striving to find innovative solutions for form and manufacturability, merging expressive design with technical precision.

Xiaozhe Huang  (Jewellery)

Huang Xiaozhe (B. 1984, Beijing China) works and lives in Murano, Venice, Italy. She is a full time jewellery artist currently experimenting with glass material using lamp-working techniques and creating mixed-media glass & metal contemporary jewellery. She holds a graduate degree in Art Management from Bologna University. She received metalsmith training at Hong Kong Baptist University, Orafa Ambrosiana, Alchimia, and attended glass workshops with Lucio Bubacco, Alessia Fuga and Sibelle Yuksek.

Her work is exhibited internationally, including: Collect London 2025, Munich Jewellery Week 2025, Urban Glass New York Jewellery week 2024, Grassimesse 2024, Venice design week jewellery selection 2024 (winning 3rd place of jury awards), Munich jewellery week 2024, Brussels jewellery week 2024, Glass Art Society conference 2024 (winning 2nd place of jury awards), and Biennial of Contemporary glass Jewellery 2024.

She is a member of Glass Art Society, Precious Collective, AGC.

Mari Ishikawa (Jewellery)

Through her work, Mari Ishikawa explores the concept of parallel worlds existing alongside our own, inviting us to uncover the invisible layers of reality that surround us every day. Living in Munich, Germany, and maintaining a studio there, Ishikawa blends her experiences in the physical world with her perception of the unseen, transforming them into intricate jewellery pieces. Her creations serve as a gateway to alternate realities, where discovery begins with the simple act of looking, of opening one’s eyes to the world beyond.

Ishikawa believes that nothing in this world can escape its ultimate destiny—everything is transient, moving between life and death. In her jewellery, she captures fleeting moments from nature, offering tactile sensations that ground us in the physical presence of the ever-changing world. Each piece interrupts the cycle of transience, preserving a brief moment in time and standing as a testament to the impermanence of all things.

For Ishikawa, jewellery is more than just an adornment—it is a story, and each piece holds the potential to create new narratives with its wearer. By giving life to these stories, her jewellery invites us to see the world in new ways, to experience it through the parallel worlds she so vividly captures.

Jenny Jansson (Jewellery)

Jenny Jansson is a Swedish jewellery artist whose work explores cultural identity and tradition through a critical and thought-provoking lens. Holding an MFA from HDK-Valand, Academy of Art and Design in Gothenburg, she challenges romanticized perceptions of Swedish culture by subtly subverting traditional imagery. At the core of Jansson’s practice lies a desire to explore the captivating nature of jewellery, paired with a critical take on society. She uses materials and historical jewellery references as a means of telling a story, while inviting audiences to reconsider the role of tradition in shaping personal and collective identities.

Wenyin Jiang (Jewellery)

Wenyin Jiang, transitioning from economist to a forward - thinking jewellery artist and gemmologist, operates between London and Shanghai. Her academic journey at Central Saint Martins led to the creation of "Nibiru," a unique wearable art collection that synthesizes her logical background with her newfound artistic expression. This innovative series blends electronic components with traditional materials like precious metal and gemstones, crafting an immersive experience that challenges the conventional boundaries of jewellery. "Nibiru" stands out for its interactive elements, employing kinetic movement and sounds to engage the wearer's multisensory perceptions, marking a new chapter in jewellery design that merges technology with tactile artistry.

Heejoo Kim (Jewellery)

Daphne Krinos (Jewellery)

Seonyong Lee (Jewellery)

Peter Machata (Jewellery)

Peter Machata is a Slovak jewellery artist known for his sculptural approach to contemporary jewellery. Trained at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava under Jozef Jankovič, he transitioned from traditional sculpture to jewellery, treating each piece as a miniature sculpture. His work combines traditional craftsmanship with modern technology, using CNC milling and digital scanning to challenge conventional jewellery design. Emphasising relief and form, Machata explores themes of identity, spirituality, and personal narratives, often incorporating religious iconography. Through his innovative practice, he redefines the relationship between jewellery, art, and personal expression.

Gitte Nygaard (Jewellery)

Gitte Nygaard is a jewellery artist who works across disciplines to foster a deeper understanding of the relationship between people and the objects they inhabit. Her practice spans artworks, functional objects, collections, commissioned pieces, and collaborative projects.

For Nygaard, jewellery is a medium that transcends its form, conveying meanings that connect people to each other and to the natural world. Each piece carries with it both personal and geological histories, acting as silent witnesses to their origins and the transformative process that reshapes their meaning in new contexts.

Nygaard believes that gaining insight into materials and processes enhances our respect for the objects that surround us. In an era where consumerism has often reduced objects to mere commodities, her work invites a renewed appreciation for both the materials from which things are made and the intricate processes that bring them to life. Through her creations, Nygaard seeks to highlight the intimate, often overlooked bond between humanity and nature.

Michal Oren (Jewellery)

Ineke Otte (Jewellery)

Ineke Otte has been creating art in Amsterdam for over 25 years. She is well-versed in a spectrum of artistic media including clothing, interior design, and sculpture, in addition to her well-known jewelry work. Otte’s jewelry aims to surprise, and never fails to impress with the way she transforms her thoughts and feelings into extraordinary wearable ornaments. She often incorporates nature’s gifts - such as flowers, bamboo, and green grass - into her jewelry work, that captures the intense beauty in the world around us.

Liana Pattihis (Jewellery)

Crafting her designs with a seamless interplay between inspiration and the versatile medium of enamel, Liana Pattihis brings forth a collection that exudes organic charm. Enthralled by enamel's adaptability, she orchestrates each piece with an intuitive spontaneity, allowing the material's fusion to shape her creations organically. Layer by layer, enamel lends form, structure, and depth, infusing the work with newfound resilience and texture. Embracing the material's delicate nature, she transforms fragility into a unique strength, endowing her pieces with a sense of preciousness. Through this creative journey, Liana unveils a portfolio that marries artistry with the captivating allure of enamel.

Michaela Pegum  (Jewellery, Sculptures)

Michaela is a Melbourne-based artist working across sculpture, wearable art, and performance, with a background in dance and somatics influencing her process. She holds a PhD in Art from RMIT University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts (First Class Honours) from the same institution. Her work explores the embodied relationship between humans and the natural world, investigating how materials transform and evoke sensory experiences. Using techniques like electroforming, she creates evocative metal-textile blends and works with materials like bronze, glass, and ceramics. Michaela’s practice highlights the alchemy of becoming, focusing on the liminal spaces where transformation occurs and the intimate connections between materials, environment, and the self.

Her work has been exhibited internationally, including solo exhibitions in Melbourne, and her pieces are featured in several notable collections.

Sarah Powell (Jewellery)

Sarah Powell is a British artist whose work blends fine art with contemporary craft, particularly through jewellery design. Her practice is deeply rooted in materiality and place, often sourcing local materials such as stone from the Jurassic South Coast of England. She explores the memory embedded in materials, believing that understanding their origins imbues her jewellery with a deeper knowledge of itself. Sarah's work is inspired by the personal nature of jewellery and the relationship between the body and the object. She holds a BA in Fine Art from Kingston University, London, UK, and a postgraduate diploma in Jewellery and Hollowware from the Academy of Fine Art, Munich, Germany. Her work has been exhibited and awarded internationally.

Katja Prins (Jewellery)

Katja Prins is a Dutch jewellery artist whose work merges traditional craftsmanship with conceptual exploration. Trained as a goldsmith before studying at the art academy in Amsterdam, she has developed a practice that challenges conventional jewellery design. Her pieces often incorporate unexpected materials and bold structural elements, reflecting a fascination with transformation and form.

Prins’s approach is deeply intuitive, guided by a lifelong engagement with materials and an experimental mindset. By blending technical precision with artistic expression, she creates jewellery that goes beyond adornment, inviting deeper contemplation on the relationship between objects, wearers, and the world around them.

Healim Shin (Jewellery)

Healim Shin is an accomplished Korean jewellery artist based in Seul. She studied metal craft at Kookmin University, South Korea, completing both her undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Since graduating in 2004, she has exhibited her work in over 300 exhibitions internationally, with her work featured in the collection of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Gwacheon, South Korea. She was a finalist for the prestigious Loewe Foundation Craft Prize in 2023

Shin’s work is a process of transforming and abstracting organic materials, with a focus on creating textured, layered forms, inspired by the Moon and rain. Using fine linen, she rolls and shapes the fabric into three-dimensional compositions that she refers to as "ornaments of time." In her pursuit of breaking free from the constraints of traditional jewellery, metals often become invisible in her pieces. This exploration of freedom and emotional complexity is reflected in the minimalist simplicity of her designs, which draw inspiration from the American Minimalist movement.

Carina Shoshtary (Jewellery)

Carina Shoshtary, born in 1979 in Augsburg, Germany, is a contemporary jewellery and mask artist whose work explores the intersection between nature and artifice. Trained as a goldsmith and further educated at the Academy of Fine Arts Munich under Professor Otto Künzli, she crafts fluid, organic forms using bio-plastics and found or vintage materials. Nature serves as both muse and collaborator, inspiring designs that blur the boundaries between the natural and synthetic. Shoshtary’s work has been shown worldwide in numerous solo and group exhibitions. Her pieces are held in public collections including the International Design Museum, Munich, Germany; the V&A, London, England; and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, USA. Through her jewellery, she invites viewers to engage with the transformative potential of material and adornment.

Deganit Stern Schocken (Jewellery)

Israeli artist Prof. Deganit Stern Schocken, studied architecture and industrial design at Bezalel Academy before discovering her passion for jewellery design, captivated by its expressive potential and interdisciplinary nature. Her early work explored the relationship between architecture and jewellery, reinterpreting the Roman fibula as a miniature embodiment of architectural principles. Over time, her designs investigated materiality, space, and the balance between permanence and value, often treating brooches as metaphors for buildings and cityscapes.

In her 2003 project ‘How Many Is One’, exhibited at the Tel Aviv Museum, she celebrated irregularity and accidents in the casting process, challenging traditional notions of uniformity. For Stern Schocken, jewellery transcends ornamentation, reflecting cultural, social, and political values. Influenced by her upbringing on a kibbutz, she values dialogue and community, which inform her practice as both an artist and educator.

Stern Schocken’s work often engages with political themes, including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. ‘Caution, Sharp Edges’ series repurposed discarded materials, such as crushed soft-drink cans collected by the artist near the Kalandia military checkpoint, into precious pendants and wall pieces. These works highlight Palestinians’ hardship and advocate for coexistence, embodying her belief in the transformative power of art to inspire recognition and change.

Sam Tho Duong (Jewellery)

Sam Tho Duong’s jewellery practice is deeply rooted in observation—of nature, everyday life, and the ever-changing processes of growth and decay. His work is defined by experimentation, incorporating an eclectic range of materials, from minerals and plastics to leftover fruit and even toilet paper. This openness to unconventional materials, combined with his meticulous and methodical approach, has been described by one of his tutors–jewellery designer Wolli Lieglein, as akin to that of a dedicated diary writer—recording every step, every change, and every challenge along the way.

Born in South Vietnam, Duong fled to Pforzheim, Germany, in 1981 for political reasons. There, he discovered his passion for jewellery, drawn to both the craft and the expressive possibilities it offered. Today, he embraces the freedom to explore form and material without limitations, often allowing chance and even failed attempts to guide his creative process. His work stands as a testament to curiosity, transformation, and the beauty found in the unexpected.

Ketli Tiistar (Jewellery)

Oles Tsura (Jewellery)

Maria Valdma Härm (Jewellery)

Tanel Veenre (Jewellery)

Estonian jewellery artist Tanel Veenre earned his master’s degree from the Estonian Academy of Arts in 2005. In addition to jewellery, art, and design, Tanel Veenre's creative footprint spans a diverse array of disciplines. His work extends into fashion, wallpaper and porcelain design, photography, and curation. He is also an accomplished writer and editor, contributing articles, design criticism, and overseeing the publication of books and magazines, showcasing his multifaceted approach to creative expression.

Since 1994, Tanel Veenre has showcased his work in over 300 exhibitions and fashion shows across the globe. His works have been featured in major institutions such as the Museum of Arts and Design in New York, MAK in Vienna, the Estonian Museum of Applied Art and Design, and The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, among others. He has also exhibited at prominent venues in Copenhagen, Helsinki, Munich, and Beijing.

His jewellery is sold in more than 30 stores and represented by leading galleries worldwide, including Ornamentum in the USA, Platina in Sweden, Biro in Germany, and Alice Floriano in Brazil, ensuring his designs reach an international audience of collectors and admirers.

In addition to his artistic practice, Veenre is an accomplished educator. He has taught at universities and conducted workshops and lectures in numerous countries, including Estonia, New Zealand, Brazil, China, and Scotland, as well as across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

Jessica Winchcombe (Jewellery)

Jessica Winchcombe is a multidisciplinary contemporary artist based in Queenstown. She earned a
Bachelor of Applied Arts in Jewellery from Whitireia New Zealand in 2010, receiving the Fingers
graduate award and participating in the Marzee Annual International Graduation Show in 2011.

Her jewellery has gained international recognition, exhibited in countries like Germany, Ireland,
New Zealand, the UK, Australia, and the Netherlands. Notably, her work featured in the
Wunderrūma exhibition curated by Freeman and Fritsch.

As a participant in the Handshake global mentoring project, Jess collaborated with Warwick
Freeman, leading to exhibitions at the Schmuck International Jewellery Exhibition in Munich
(2012) and the “Specials” Handshake Alumni Exhibition (2016).

In 2017, she showcased her jewellery during Milan Fashion Week. Recently, she has collaborated
with photographer Paul Green for the Unloosed exhibitions and expanded her practice to include
painting, culminating in her solo exhibition "Lost in Translation" at Munich Jewellery Week 2023.
Jess is currently preparing for a series of exhibitions in London and Munich with Objects Beautiful
Gallery, including the Collect Art Fair.

Huimin Zhang (Jewellery)