Brazilian Modernism Through the Jewelry of Helena Palmeira
Artist and designer Helena Palmeira makes her debut in the world of jewelry with an unconventional aesthetic that preserves that preserves the quality and memory of Brazil, her homeland
Aesthetically sculptural. Intellectually intense. Helena Palmeira’s jewels encase the natural heritage of Brazil, her land of origin, with the aim of preserving quality and memory. The artist and designer, fresh from a master's degree at Central Saint Martins and an artistic residency at the Sarabande Foundation, makes her debut in the world of jewelry by questioning traditional perceptions. Amazonian vegetable ivory, known as jarina, wood recovered from the jacaranda tree, and Brazilian emeralds are the elected elements for dialoguing with recycled gold and silver in handcrafted compositions inspired by Brazilian modernism. Creations aimed at establishing a connection between personal thought and the collective imagination, between the forms of matter and those of the body.
Silver Earrings
Recycled silver is the material chosen to reproduce the organic shapes of a pair of skillfully handcrafted earrings.
Push Brooch
Jacaranda wood, jarina seeds and transparent quartz for the brooch, part of a two-piece set, designed to be worn under outfits.
Pull Brooch
Part of a two-piece set, the brooch “pulls” outwards using jarina and hyaline quartz to articulate the movement.
Wood Pendant
The rich texture of wood contrasts with the essential structure of this 9k recycled gold, jacaranda wood and citrine pendant.
