Thursday, November 13, 2008

Konzuk Introduces it's Latest Stainless Steel Jewelry Collection: Vent Inspired by the Works of Donald Judd


The Vent Collection is the most architecturally and technically ambitious in the Konzuk jewelry line. It is a testament to designer, Karen Konzuk, ability to create wearable pieces that are akin to minimalist sculptures.
Calgary, Alberta - Coveted by architects and design lovers around the world, Konzuk is excited to introduce a new collection inspired by the work of acclaimed artist Donald Judd. A number of collections in the Konzuk line are inspired by architecture, so it comes as no surprise that Judd, who focused on furniture design and more architectural projects later in life, has had such an impact on these new designs. The Vent collection was born from a trip designer Karen Konzuk took to Marfa, Texas in 2004. Konzuk was struck by the angles of the metal and the reflective nature of the pieces in Judd's 100 Untitled Works in Mill Aluminum. The idea to create jewelry inspired by these works stayed with the designer for four years as she searched for a way to realize such an ambitious collection.
To create the Vent pieces the designer needed to purchase a laser welder - an uncommon tool for any jeweler to employ. The laser welder allows Konzuk to go beyond machining and milling and gives her the ability to build the pieces in stainless steel with invisible weld lines (a normal welder would melt metal into oblivion). Each piece in the Vent collection is welded by hand. Konzuk's use of angles, unusual welding techniques, and white powder coating, and the rings, earrings, bracelets, cufflinks and pendants that comprise this collection confirm the designer's astute appreciation for architectural detail as well as her incredible technical skill.
Konzuk is available in select boutiques and design stores worldwide. The complete collections may also be viewed online at http://www.konzuk.com/ (PRWEB) November 13, 2008
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