Heavy Metal by Katrine Borup. A physical illustration of the amount of stone destroyed to create one gram of gold. Contribution to Mindcraft 10. Photo Credit: Jeppe Gudmundsen-Holmgreen.

BODYPARTy by Katrine Borup. Created from stitched together balloons, a series of objects that playfully address a likeness to body parts and cell structures. Contribution to Mindcraft 13. Photo Credit: Ole Akhøj.

iLoveLetters by Katirne Borup. 10m of ribbon made from 11,110 pieces of pencil lead. A reflection on the disappearance of hand writing. Contribution to Mindcraft 14. Photo Credit : Ole Akhøj.

Knock them down with a feather (Helmet) by Katrine Borup. Site specific work inspired by a local myth and the concept of repetition within the circular courtyard of San Simpliciano, Milan. Contribution to Mindcraft 18. Photo Credit : Anders Sune Berg.

Knock them down with a feather (Sleeve) by Katrine Borup. Site specific work inspired by a local myth and the concept of repetition within the circular courtyard of San Simpliciano, Milan. Contribution to Mindcraft 18. Photo Credit: Anders Sune Berg.

Amber Chamber by Katrine Borup. Inspired by the formation of amber over time, the piece references objects of time - such as the hourglass. Exhibited at The Biennial for Craft and Design. Photo Credit : Ole Akhøj.

Amber Chamber by Katrine Borup. Inspired by the formation of amber over time, the installation references objects of time - such as the hourglass. Exhibited at The Biennial for Craft and Design. Photo Credit : Ole Akhøj.

Photo Credit: Jens Petersen.

Katrine Borup — Jewellery artist and architect

“I see a tendency within my work to provide more space to intuition – forms that almost create themselves through a dialogue with materiality.”

About:

Combining conceptual story-telling with a deep exploration of material, the work of Katrine Borup aims to question how jewellery design and craft is defined today. Embracing the non-rational with the ready-to-wear, her work explores abstract materials and their meaning within the context of jewellery design. From rubber balloons to lead from pencils, contemporary materials replace traditional – often highlighting ideas of longevity and durability, whilst at the same time encouraging a sense of contemplation through elements of surprise and reflection. From her Copenhagen studio she delves into a diverse range of mediums, always with a focus on re-defining jewellery’s relationship with the body and with the mind.

Part of Mindcraft:

2010, 2013, 2014, 2018.

Website:

katrineborup.dk

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