Sophie Hanagarth is a contemporary jewellery artist living and working in France. The focus of her work lies in approaching metal as something carnal, by creating ambiguous objects connecting the body with nature-related questions.
What was the inspiration for your Steinbeisser pieces?
Mindful tasting as a new form of eating food. The idea of a slow meal for which I created ineffective tools that slow down consumption, an ineffectiveness that makes the user focus on the food and that awakens consciousness.
Describe your work in 3 words!
Elegant. Ironic. Sensual.
What kind of materials do you use and where do you get them from?
Silver I get from specialty stores or the brass and stainless steel I get from the foundry.
Which conscious lifestyle choices are you making and are you considering any new ones?
To be awake, conscious, enjoy the simple things, share convivial moments, drinking and eating with loved ones.
What have you rebelled against in the past and what are you rebelling against now?
I am rebelling against the shackles of consumption!