PATCHARAVIPA
Proficient jewelry designer Patcharavipa Bodiratnangkura, one of many hottest names within the up to date jewelry design scene.
Her love of earthy natural traces and shocking materials contrasts might be seen from her smooth boutique design to the coconut shells in her advantageous jewelry. Born into an illustrious household of inventors, builders and philanthropists, Patcharavipa started crafting jewelry on the age of 13, drawing inspiration from her household’s life, legacy and travels.
Patcharavipa studied at Chelsea Faculty of Artwork and Design’s artwork basis programme in London after which launched into her Jewelry Design coaching at Central Saint Martins. She can be a licensed gemologist from the Graduate Diamonds Programme of the Gemmology Institute of America (GIA) and the Colored Stones Programme on the AIGS, the Asian Institute of Gemological Sciences in Bangkok. In 2016, she launched her eponymous model which is stocked within the influential retailer Dover Avenue Market, London. Together with her atelier primarily based in Bangkok, Patcharavipa embraces the legend of Thai craftsmanship.
Patcharavipa began off the yr with a placing new assortment titled “Clues Sepper ” a portmanteau for salt and pepper.
The gathering created in the course of the lockdown presents a sequence of black, gray, white and salt and pepper diamonds impressed by the porthole designs of French metallic employee Jean Prouvé.
CJ: Are you able to give me some background into your journey earlier than launching your eponymous model?
I used to be at all times obsessive about the world of artwork and design. After I was 13, I began a dressing up jewelry model “All That Glitters” however I used to be younger and did not make it a critical enterprise.
CJ: How would you describe your model?
My model is tactile and daring in design and aesthetics. Our items are made all in-house. I prefer to create distinctive silhouettes on the physique that may transition from the day to the night.
CJ: How do you select what gem stones to work with?
This will depend on the temper of the gathering and the gold or metallic I’m working with. Our ‘able to put on collections are set with diamonds for a extra impartial and clear look. For the couture assortment, I used padparadscha sapphire, paraiba tourmaline and Thai yellow sapphire. I simply love the mixture of pastels and neon tones collectively.
CJ: Why did you begin working with coconut shells? From sculptures to wearable jewelry items?
The coconut shells are recycled, organically sourced and I used to be drawn to their female form and kind. I’ve at all times needed to discover concepts exterior one thing wearable. So after I created these object d’arts, I made a decision to set gem stones and supplies nestled contained in the shells to play with the idea that valuable issues ought to at all times be hidden, like the guts inside our our bodies. These coconut shells are present in Amphawa, the place my grandparents met one another, so I additionally needed to commemorate their love.
CJ: Your flagship boutique retailer in Bangkok appears to be like extra like a recent gallery than a standard jewelry retailer. I used to be immediately drawn to the fabric finishes of your show. May you clarify the idea behind this?
We love to precise our world in full kind by means of delicate particulars. For the froth show cupboards, I needed one thing comfortable and tactile that might shield the dear jewels and likewise was simple on the pores and skin. We explored many supplies and foam material appeared possible and an thrilling materials to work with. The froth was made to appear to be chilly, arduous concrete which is a deliberate juxtaposition to the nice and cozy gold and preciousness of advantageous jewelry. There’s additionally a shock component when guests understand the froth texture of the cupboard!
CJ: Your newest assortment Clues Sepper was created in the course of the Covid-19 pandemic. How did this have an effect on your inventive course of?
I didn’t significantly get pleasure from designing within the confines of my own residence as a result of I felt restricted. I needed to precise extra however as a result of journey restrictions I could not produce sufficient samples and checks. Being locked down at dwelling in London, I felt like sporting one thing informal and sensible, everytime I went to the groceries, I didn’t wish to put on something too sparkly. The design got here to serve the precise function as the gathering was easy, sensible and for on a regular basis put on. It’s a set you possibly can sleep in or bathe in!
CJ: What’s your favorite jewel you’ve designed?
Laborious to say, it is like asking who’s your favorite little one! I’m happy with every bit, nonetheless, I’m significantly keen on my ring designs. I like how all of them might be stacked on high of one another
CJ: What recommendation do you’ve gotten for females beginning within the trade?
You have to imagine in your self and for those who’re a jewelry designer, you could have a powerful concept behind your design and model. It ought to begin organically and with a novel design.
CJ: Are you able to inform us concerning the girls, who encourage you probably the most?
I feel it was my grandmother Thanpuying Lersakdi. She was a powerful, elegant and enjoyable girl, who cherished to decorate up and host events. She began a lodge enterprise and rapidly gained recognition as a businesswoman. She was the primary feminine Minister of transport in Thailand. Exceedingly good and fashionable for her age, she had such charisma and powerful management, each in working the family and in her career.
CJ: Who’s your favorite artist and the way have they influenced your work?
So many! I like Richard Serra, the artist and sculptor. His work is so fierce, sturdy and impeccable. His use of supplies has impressed my work, significantly his silhouettes. I like their form and motion.
CJ: What’s subsequent for Patcharavipa?
We’ll continue to grow organically and focus extra on our on-line web site in addition to non-public gross sales. We hope to have our retailers around the globe, particularly in London.
