Carrying Treasures
Esther Brinkmann

06.02.-22.03.2024
Lechbinska Forum is proud to present a curated selection of early and recent works by Esther Brinkmann, inviting you to explore the artistry of wearable art she has mastered.

Creator, teacher, and ambassador for jewelry - these three roles have made Esther Brinkmann a key figure in jewelry design not only in her native Switzerland but also in China and India, where she lived and worked for almost ten years. Thanks to her contact with master artisans in both countries she has explored new horizons with her work. Indian enamel and Chinese jade carving have made their way into her favorite piece of jewelry, the ring. (Elizabeth Fischer)


Mühlebachstrasse 14
CH-8008 Zürich

Events
Feb 6, 16-18h | Artist talk & private try-on session | RSVP link below
Feb 6, 18:30-20h | Opening in the presence of the artist

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Creator
Esther Brinkmann
Selected
exhibition history
Fingervessels
A Twin Object
Inspired by ancient archer rings, the pair expresses oppositions of physical, symbolic and poetic perception.
Fragments of Birds and Flowers
Gold and brass cast elements intertwine, capturing the elegance and delicacy of birds and blooming flowers in a timeless ring.
Fragments of Flowers
Vibrant enamel on gold depicting deep crimson and emerald green lilies, contrasting with midnight blue and delicate white background.
Finder Vessel
Masterpiece of raw elegance made from iron, oxidized silver and meteorite, adding a tactile depth to the elaborate design.
Finger Vessel
A bold and sculptural gold ring featuring interlocking geometric shapes and a raw, textured finish that exudes modern elegance.
Sphere
A striking spherical ring made of oxidized iron with an ancient, celestial allure, punctuated by delicate perforations.
Snakerings
Sculptural serpent rings in oxidized silver, coiling elegantly around the finger with a sparkling diamond eye.
Finger Vessel
A bold fusion of iron, gold, silex, and oxidized silver, with rugged textures and primal sophistication.
Finger Vessel
A striking composition of iron, oxidized silver, and gold, this ring contrasts the raw intensity of ruby with the organic luster of a Keshi pearl.
Finger Vessel
Bold and primal, this cast iron ring is crowned with a polki diamond in fine gold, merging raw strength with ancient elegance.
Finger Vessel
A bold and sculptural cast iron ring, its raw form and rugged texture evoke a sense of timeless strength and modern abstraction.
Finger Vessel
Forged from cast iron and adorned with three meteorite fragments, this ring embodies cosmic energy and raw, earthly power.
Finger Vessel
A striking double ring, seamlessly blending the rich green depths of jade with the refined contrast of gold.
Bague
A refined interplay of materials, this jade and gold ring exudes timeless elegance with its smooth form and soft, natural hues.
Bague
A serene fusion of jadeite and gold, this ring balances organic translucence with warm, refined elegance.
Bague
Minimalist yet powerful, this black jade and oxidized silver ring exudes quiet strength with its sleek form and deep, matte finish.
Finger Vessel
A beautiful fusion of tradition and modernity, this cast gold ring is adorned with Urushi lacquer’s rich texture and hides a warm copper inner ring.
Fragments of Flowers
A vibrant triple ring, where delicate enamel on silver meets the timeless contrast of gold and silver, creating a bold yet harmonious floral composition.
Finger Vessel
A richly textured ring combining Urushi lacquer on silver and iron, its organic curves cradle a luminous freshwater pearl in a perfect balance of nature and artistry.
Fragments of Flowers
A luminous double ring, where vibrant white, green and red enamel blooms across rich gold, blending exquisite craftsmanship with poetic elegance.
Finger Vessel
A captivating double ring, blending the rugged depth of cast iron with the luminous elegance of textured gold for a harmonious contrast.
Finger Vessel
A sculptural double ring, where dark, textured cast iron is punctuated by delicate gold inlays, resting atop a smooth, radiant gold band for a striking interplay of materials.
Pendants

The Last Drop

A delicate balance of strength and elegance, this pendant features a forged gold form embracing a pearl, suspended by a slender steel cable for a minimalist yet poetic composition.

The Last Drop

A raw yet delicate composition, featuring forged oxidized silver forms, accented with luminous pearls and suspended from a soft cotton string, blending strength with fluid elegance.

Eclipse

A celestial-inspired pendant, where forged gold forms a harmonious interplay of light and shadow, suspended by a soft cotton string in a perfect balance of elegance and simplicity.

Cloud

A delicate cloud pendant, where soft Hetian jade meets the fluid grace of fine gold, suspended by a cotton string—an ethereal symbol of serenity and movement.

Cloud

A poetic pendant, sculpted from luminous Hetian jade and traced with fine gold, floating weightlessly on a cotton string like a whisper of the sky.

A beautifully crafted wooden box, featuring silkscreen-printed text, serves as both a protective case and a poetic extension of the Eclipse pendant, echoing its celestial inspiration with storytelling and elegance.

Broaches

Red Moon

A bold and minimalist brooch, where rich red lacquer on aluminum meets delicate gold accents, creating a striking balance of color and form.

Dark Cloud

A poetic cloud-like brooch, where swirling thread, resin, and pigment form a rich, textured sky, adorned with eight luminous freshwater pearls like suspended raindrops.

Black Moon

A bold brooch where aluminum and textured textile merge, enriched by oxidized silver for a dynamic interplay of depth and contrast.

Dark Cloud

A sculptural brooch evoking the softness of a drifting cloud, with swirling thread, resin, and pigment seamlessly flowing over cast oxidized silver.

Dark Cloud
A dramatic storm cloud brooch, where deep red thread swirls through resin and pigment, layered over oxidized silver like shifting skies before the rain.
Red Face and Double
A captivating pair of brooches, where one face emerges in rich red thread, resin, and pigment, while its counterpart glows in pure gold—two expressions in dialogue, balancing texture and luminosity.
Red Face and Double
A pair of brooches where the grey face, formed from thread, resin, and oxidized silver, appears ghostly and ethereal, while the red counterpart, cast in oxidized silver, radiates intensity.

Red Face and Double

Two expressions frozen in an intimate exchange—this poetic pair of brooches portrays two faces of a woman: one fluid and ethereal in thread, resin, and oxidized silver, the other bold and sculptural in cast oxidized silver.