Lorelei Hamm, Jeweler: BLOB Collection

The Blob Collection consists of one-of-a-kind and limited edition pieces. This series pursues the examination of liberation (winged forms). Many of the design elements in this collection were inspired by childhood memories.

Necklace: sterling silver, prehnite, fluorite

Earrings: sterling silver, steel, stones, pearls $135-175*

Lariat: sterling silver, drusy quartz, pearl

Brooch: sterling silver, peridot, crushed mica

Earrings: sterling silver, steel, stones, pearls $115-150*

Necklace: sterling silver, labradorite, pearls

Necklace: sterling silver, steel, garnet

Brooch: sterling silver, drusy quartz, steel, pearl

Necklace: sterling silver, labradorite, quartz, citrine

Necklace: sterling silver, steel, labradorite

Bracelet: sterling silver, pearls, coral

Lariat: sterling silver, quartz

Necklace: sterling silver, steel, drusy quartz, pearls, acrylic

Necklace: sterling silver, 18k gold, steel

ARTIST STATEMENT

As a metalsmith and studio art jeweler, I’ve always approached the craft of jewelry design as a curious and challenging process.

Throughout my career, I’ve embraced traditional metalsmithing techniques such as hollow forming and fabrication. I typically work in sterling silver and 18k gold, and my pieces feature elaborately hand-worked surface textures, combined with alternative materials and semi-precious stones.

Organic, industrial, and utilitarian forms have been constant design influences throughout my life. My love of traditional techniques, fused with an exploration of the interplay between texture/contrast and form/movement, have informed my aesthetic, evoking forms that conjure biological, geological, and technological motifs.

BIOGRAPHY

Lorelei Hamm grew up in Albany, New York. She studied design and metalsmithing at SUNY Plattsburgh and the University of Copenhagen, Denmark.

A long-time resident of New York City, Lorelei has taught metalsmithing at Parsons School of Design, the 92nd Street Y, and the Metal Kitchen.

Earlier in her career she was co-owner of the Hamm-Brickman Gallery. She also designed and manufactured furniture, and table and desktop accessories for many years.

Her work has been included in many gallery exhibitions and shows, and purchased for private collections during her life-long career in design.

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BLOB Collection

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