Georg Jensen - Daniel K. Randall
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Silversmith with Vision
Throughout my
career as a metalsmith and educator I have always emphasized the importance of
studying the history of our field and the work which has been produced in the
past. I believe an understanding of what has come before gives us a better
understanding of our role as artist/ designer/ craftsman. One of the most
influential designer craftsmen I have encountered is the Danish Silversmith
Georg Jensen.
George Jensen was born in 1866 in
Ravad, Denmark. He studied goldsmithing as an apprentice beginning at the age of
14. Following his apprenticeship he decided to follow his interest in fine art
and began his studies at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Art. His training in
fine art sculpture would play a very important role in his later silver work. In
1904 Jensen opened his own silversmithy in Copenhagen after several failed
attempts at other business ventures.
Jensen’s early
silver work, both hollowware and jewelry, were heavily influenced by his rural
childhood. Decoration inspired by nature combined with the flowing line quality
of Art Nuveau was the signature of Jensen’s work.
Magnolia Collection: Covered Dish - Georg Jensen, 1905
Following an exhibition of silverwork at the Danish Museum of Decorative Arts in 1904 Jensen’s work gained great popularity. By 1920’s he had expanded his operation to include hundreds of employees, had gained global recognition for his designs and had opened retail outlets in New York, London, Paris, Stockholm and Berlin.
One of the most interesting aspects of Jensen’s work was his ability to combine his artistic talents with his design of functional wares. Rather than follow the popular style trends of the time Jensen essentially created new trends by following his own artistic vision and trusting his artistic intuition.
Another interesting aspect of Jensen’s design strategy was to employ designers who were at the forefront to design during that time. In many cases the specific designs which became iconic Jensen pieces were not designed by Jensen himself but by designers who were employed by Jensen.
Covered Dish Henning Koppel,
1956
Many of these designs appear modern even today which is a testament to the skill and talent of these artists.
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