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Norwegian jewellery designer Bjørg started making one of a kind Jewellery in 2004. Since then she has been releasing one main collection per year. Her 2009 collection which was published on March 18, 2009 left us speachless by surprise with the unforgettable video which was directed and produced by two young Norwegian directors Matias Rygh & Mathias Eriksen exclusively for Bjørg ....
This year, she did it again...she managed to seduce us with her new jewellery collection. Furthermore, Matias & Mathias’ breathtaking video "TIME AWAY" traveled us to the magical world of two lovers, accompanied by the music composition of Bengt Hanssen //
“It happened.
Am I remembering it, or am I just remembering myself remembering it?
I almost cherish not knowing why or how.
But I still seek an explanation.
Some things happen, over and over, outside of one’s own control or desires.
The pieces that are missing, are they gone with good reason?
I would like to be honest about all of this.
Because I know what is right and what is wrong.
What would I be, were it not for my confessions...
Doubts...
Dreams...
And my logic.
Repetition...
Empty holes...
Truth...
And lies;
I am memory.”
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I received the following text this evening and I felt that the text conveyed such a strong message that there was nothing about it which I could change...An amazing description of the concept behind the new collection...enjoy it!
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Bjørg's latest collection is inspired by the father of evolution Charles Darwin, and his works on the origin of man.
Yesterday, today and tomorrow. Where do we come from and where are we going? Between past, instant and future; the meeting of time and space, is where we find the objects of our longing. Seeking the purities in nature and experiencing the mystique of unexplored lands, far away oceans with hidden treasures and adventurous forests.
Octopus arms tightly embracing raw crystals. The claw of a crab in black silver around your neck, the shiny skeleton of a snake around your wrist. Watermelon turmelins, left in their natural state, are armoured with gold and they now appear as relic daggers from our distant past. Jewellery has always been a way to express something. Be it about our love, our style or our opinions, but as these objects travels through time along with us, they tell our story. They hold our memories.
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Victorian Memento Mori pieces, surrealism and ancient rituals have had a major influence on the feel of this collection. The idea of travelling in time, in our recollection of dreams and experiences - through a piece of jewellery. Entering a chamber of curiousities is not only seeing the pieces but also entering one’s own mind and our own emotions. In this chamber one can find anything from magical miniature perfume bottles, skulls with antique-cut diamonds, and bone remains in silver, to a golden moth swirling around a lantern.
Each element in this collection can be perceived as a little storyteller and also a part of an even bigger adventure, but a few them stand out with humor and directness. Whether it be an intriguing quote, a cute message or even an anatomically-correct heart pendant; they all give the bearer an immediate understanding of their intention.
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”(For me) It’s about defying conventions, finding the beauty in imperfection and creating something that not only looks good, but also resonates certain thoughts, opinions, emotions or even humor.” - Bjørg |
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Always unpredictable, balancing the fine and the raw, Bjørg's jewels are made of natural, precious and pure materials and once again she seduced us...
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About the video "Impressions. Which elements stir our memory and make us recognize the past? An atmospehere, a certain light, a sound? An image; a dinosaur or a necklace? Can we ever really grasp every little detail? Can we create a definitive memory of a certain moment, in its full comeplexity? |
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