NEW EARRINGS

Part of a well-known book series on contemporary art jewellery by jeweller Nicolás Estrada, this completely new edition of New Earrings (not a single piece from the 2013 edition has been included) highlights the work of some of the most exciting and innovative international jewellery artists working today. The more than 550 pieces featured by 198 jewellers from all over the world break away from the traditional notion of jewellery making to stake out new terrain. They represent a variety of creative approaches and methods, from more traditional to strikingly avant-garde creations, that speak and inspire, embodying all the ingenuity, flair, eloquence, sensitivity and individual freedom of their diverse creators. Some of the earrings are made using unconventional materials like porcelain or plastic while others use classical materials such as gold in ways that provocatively go against the grain of convention, reflecting the artists' personal identity and tastes or containing a subtle commentary on contemporary concerns. Aimed at students, professionals and jewellery lovers, this second edition of the book published in 2013, has a new layout and concludes with a brief description of the careers and webpages of the featured artists.

Nicolas Estrada (Medellín, 1972) is the author of five books in the jewelry series published in various languages, French and Italian being two of them, by Promopress and distributed worldwide: Rings, Earrings, Necklaces, Brooches and now Bracelets - 400 new designs in contemporary jewelry. He carried out his studies in Barcelona, in the Llotja and Massana schools. It was in this city where he discovered his art. Since 2018 he has given workshops and conferences at Universities and art centers in England, Germany and the United States, and in 2019 he is the invited artist to represent Colombia at the international World Art Tokyo fair. In 2022, the College of Jewelers of Catalonia, in recognition of his contribution to the field, awarded him with the "artisan award". The themes that Nicolás Estrada takes as inspiration for his pieces directly address the humanity and sensitivity of his observers. For Nicolás, each jewel is loaded with immense power and value, which translates into an intimate dialogue between the object and the gaze of the other. Tireless researcher with great curiosity and passion for his profession.