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Hannah Silver

Wallpaper* Design Awards 2025: JB Blunk rings are sculptures for the hand

Rings with gold bead.

A master of raw forms, the late JB Blunk sculpted primarily in wood and ceramic for works that took their cue from salvaged natural materials.

It was an organic philosophy that extended to the jewellery that Blunk enjoyed creating for his family and friends. Wearable sculptures in their own right, the miniature pieces were also a way for Blunk to work on a small scale, exploring keyhole silhouettes or uneven circles, which were then translated into his larger pieces.

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