 Educated in philosophy, international social work and painting, and with a decade of design experience in New York, Asia, Europe and South America, Lena Skadegard has traveled the world in search of the unexpected, indentufying new notions of beauty and perciousness. Dividing her time between three continents, her collections reflect & synthesize qualities of place, history, faith, landscape and emphasize the organic, raw materials that have become increasingly precious as natural resources diminish.....
Raised visiting the Kashmiri Himalayas and the Danish north coast at holidays, a combined background, appreciations of the wild landscape and he aesthetics of diverse cultures inform sensibility, while continued travel sustains her curiosity and keeps her materials , textures & palettes intriguing.
All pieces are set in 18, 20 or 22k warm yellow gold developed to suit different complexions. No two pieces are identical-every gem, stone, fossil and shell leads to a different exploration according to inherent qualities, encouraging unexpected friendships. Simple settings emphasize the natural elegance of a polished North Sea fossil while delicate recycled gems are paired with robust hand -twisted nylon cord. Pieces combine or stand alone.
Most of the gems are set to touch the skin - according to many traditions this activates protective properties of the stones. Simple elements, respect for both unrefined and classic forms create jewels that breathe when worn to become living expressions of the wearer.
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