Peter Machata’s brooch is a striking exploration of form and material, blending traditional elements with contemporary innovation. The corian, a material more commonly associated with industrial applications, is shaped into an undulating surface that mimics organic movement. Its delicate patterning, reminiscent of natural growth or topographical mapping, gives the brooch a sense of fluidity despite its rigid composition. Small pearls punctuate the surface, their placement both intentional and serendipitous, as if they emerged naturally from the structured folds.

Machata’s work challenges conventional notions of preciousness, juxtaposing the refined elegance of pearls with the engineered qualities of corian. The brooch becomes an object of tension, balancing between nature and artifice, softness and structure. It speaks to a broader dialogue in contemporary jewelry, where materiality is reconsidered and ornamentation is redefined. Through this piece, Machata invites the wearer and viewer to reconsider beauty—not as something fixed, but as something shaped by context, contrast, and transformation.