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Iron, red coral, silver ear pins/pin clutch

27 x 30 mm

My work begins with the extraordinary speed of a moth’s wingbeat—a movement that is barely perceptible to the naked eye, yet sets the entire body into vibration. The wings become carriers of rhythm, tension, and dynamic energy. In the process of creating the work, I translate this speed into sculptural form. The static object focuses on the wings while preserving the trace of a movement that continues to resonate beyond the moment itself.

Artist Bio:
Elisabeth Drude is an artist based in Vienna. After training as a goldsmith, she studied Art History, Italian, and History in Cologne, graduating with a thesis on iron jewelry. Since 2017, her artistic practice has focused on conceptual jewelry. She approaches jewelry as a medium for storytelling, one that distills lived experience into material form. Her work has been exhibited internationally.