Ela Bauer
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Ela Bauer
Ela Bauer’s work in contemporary jewelry centers on the expressive potential of materials. Born in Poland and raised in Israel, Bauer brings a cross-cultural sensitivity to her practice, informed by earlier academic studies in Comparative Literature and Indology at the University of Jerusalem. Her shift toward jewelry was formalized through training at a vocational school,…
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Ela Bauer
Ela Bauer’s necklace, Horn 1 (2016), creates a visual contrast between jewelry and sculpture. This bold, looping form wraps around the neck, ending in two hollow, organic shapes. One is soft and flesh-toned, the other dark and glossy. This contrast creates a tension between light and shadow, body and object, natural and synthetic. Known for her experimental approach to materials, Ela Bauer moves beyond metal, working with resin and silicone, creating unconventional…
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