Gerda Flockinger
Gerda Flockinger is a contemporary German jewelry designer known for her distinctive, sculptural pieces. Born in Stuttgart in 1951, Flockinger trained as a goldsmith in Pforzheim before studying sculpture at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich.
Flockinger's work is characterized by a focus on form and material, with an emphasis on geometric shapes and the interplay between light and shadow. She works primarily in silver and gold, and often incorporates unusual materials such as hair, leather, and silicone into her designs.
Flockinger's work has been exhibited internationally, including at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, and the Museum of Applied Arts in Frankfurt. She has also collaborated with a number of fashion designers, including Jil Sander and Jean-Paul Gaultier.
Flockinger's work is characterized by a focus on form and material, with an emphasis on geometric shapes and the interplay between light and shadow. She works primarily in silver and gold, and often incorporates unusual materials such as hair, leather, and silicone into her designs.
Flockinger's work has been exhibited internationally, including at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, and the Museum of Applied Arts in Frankfurt. She has also collaborated with a number of fashion designers, including Jil Sander and Jean-Paul Gaultier.