Students from the PXL-MAD School of Arts merged traditional craft techniques and new manufacturing technologies to create the eight jewellery collections featured in this VDF school show.
The projects were designed as part of their master's degree in Jewellery Design, Gold- and Silversmithing, based at the university's campus in Hasselt, Belgium, and utilise materials from repurposed ceramic tableware to found animal bones cast in silver.

MA Jewellery Design, Gold- and Silversmithing, PXL-MAD School of Arts
University: PXL-MAD School of Arts

Course: MA Jewellery Design, Gold- and Silversmithing

Tutors: Nedda El-Asmar, Prof. Dr. David Huycke, Audi Pauwels, Dr. Karen Wuytens, Patricia Domingues and Prof. Dr. Bert Willems
School statement: "Jewellery Design, Gold- and Silversmithing at the PXL-MAD School of Arts is an artistic, academic educational programme that is divided up into three years of undergraduate and one year of graduate study. The department also offers a pre-masters preparation programme.
"With the support of a team of renowned artists, designers and academics, students are continually encouraged and challenged to further their research skills. Students develop contemporary objects and jewellery as mediums for artistic and narrative expression, as critical artefacts and cultural symbols that evoke communication.
"Fully equipped workshops are provided with the latest technologies to create an inspiring environment where concept and practice are...