VALENTIN OSTROM
Valentin Ostrom
Nenuphar in the Riad
2022, enamel on copper, fine silver, 24 carat gold leaf, fine silver foil, 80 x 70 mm, Photography Chris Bowes.
ARTIST STATEMENT
VALENTIN OSTROM
Valentin Ostrom, a French-born jeweller and 2022 graduate of RMIT University, channels his Mediterranean countryside roots into his creations. His unique perspective blends a profound appreciation for nature with a deep understanding of traditional craftsmanship, leading to jewellery that explores the intricate beauty of the natural world. Valentin’s work captures the delicate interplay between art and nature, offering a distinctive and evocative aesthetic.
Valentin Ostrom
Arbre des Mers
2022, electroformed black sea fan (gorgonia ventalina), copper, ammonia patina, sea salt, 400 x 220 mm, Photography Chris Bowes.
