Roberto and Haroldo Burle Marx
Roberto and Haroldo Burle Marx were Brazilian jewelry designers who gained international recognition for their bold and innovative designs in the mid-20th century. Roberto Burle Marx was primarily known as a landscape architect, but he also had a passion for jewelry design, while his brother Haroldo was a trained sculptor who worked primarily in metal.
The Burle Marx brothers' jewelry designs were often characterized by their use of natural materials, such as exotic woods, shells, stones, and seeds, which were combined with precious metals to create unique and striking pieces. They drew inspiration from the flora and fauna of Brazil, as well as from the country's cultural traditions, such as indigenous crafts and Afro-Brazilian art.
One of their signature techniques was the use of "free-form" shapes, in which the natural forms of the materials they used dictated the shape and design of the piece, rather than the other way around. They also experimented with textures, finishes, and patinas to create pieces that had a distinctive organic quality.
Their work was highly sought after by collectors and art enthusiasts, and their pieces were exhibited in museums and galleries around the world. They created jewelry for a number of high-profile clients, including the actress Elizabeth Taylor and the Brazilian socialite Carmen Mayrink Veiga.
The Burle Marx brothers' jewelry designs were often characterized by their use of natural materials, such as exotic woods, shells, stones, and seeds, which were combined with precious metals to create unique and striking pieces. They drew inspiration from the flora and fauna of Brazil, as well as from the country's cultural traditions, such as indigenous crafts and Afro-Brazilian art.
One of their signature techniques was the use of "free-form" shapes, in which the natural forms of the materials they used dictated the shape and design of the piece, rather than the other way around. They also experimented with textures, finishes, and patinas to create pieces that had a distinctive organic quality.
Their work was highly sought after by collectors and art enthusiasts, and their pieces were exhibited in museums and galleries around the world. They created jewelry for a number of high-profile clients, including the actress Elizabeth Taylor and the Brazilian socialite Carmen Mayrink Veiga.
