Incertitudes refer to a series of handmade jewels/articles that explore extempore metalsmithing and the inherent qualities of various metals. Embracing process-driven design, Incertitudes broadly pivot on an intuitive and spontaneous crafting informed on one hand by the physical characteristics of metals and, on the other, by accident, slapdash making, and even lack of skill. It explores plasticity, ductility, elasticity, abrasivity, hardness, resilience, plasticity, and stiffness in metals while it celebrates an improvised and playful approach to metalsmithing. In doing so, rudimentary aspects of working with metal (heating, melting, cutting, forging, folding, etc) are explored and interrogated in depth.

metal | hybrid | object

Incertitudes: joints

By: Marinos Koutsomichalis

Materials:
Sterling silver, copper, brass, basalt

Dimensions:
Variable

Produced by:
Marinos Koutsomichalis

Produced at:
Y’ha-nthlei Studio, Heraklion GR
A. Jewel Lab, Athens GR

Produced in:
2006 & 2024

A number of studies that are most predominantly made by means of joining/bonding distinct parts together. Couplings of the sort depend on material, shape, volume, dimensions, edge, surface, and texture, and concern various techniques such as:

fusing: bringing joining surfaces to a molten state
brazing: employing some filler alloy and heat
soldering: as above but using filler melting bellow 450°C
welding: employing electricity to generate heat
cold connections: e.g. with tabs, screws, rivets, or wire wrapping
setting-in-place: e.g. employing claws, bezels, or channels
adhesive bonding: employing non-metallic filler materials
tension: exploiting tension between different parts

Accordingly, geometry and the juxtaposition of surfaces, edges, textures, and materials is foregrounded in this series of studies.