herbalism
herbs or herbal medicine with its secretive, mythical but also healing aspect is inspiring nora rochels work with the title herbalism. she is looking deeper into the subject of plants, the leitmotif of her work , fascinated by supersticions surrounding the traditional folk medicine, with its roots at the very beginning of human history or even before. The work is relating to the past and the future with use of futuristic forms casted in aluminium and the conciousness that there are still undiscoverd plants which may be holding new cures for illnesses. It is exploring the world of flowers and plants, the miracle of life with its cycle of growth, bloom and decay.
querbeet
Inspired by the wordplay of the German word "querbeet", meaning unsystematic, mix and match as well as referencing flower beds, Nora Rochel explores the world of flowers and organic growth as visual formgiving and expressiveness in both jewellery and everyday objects. While flowers generally are considered a bit old fashioned and sentimental typically viewed as the embodiment of the flat and naive she was inspired by the full spectrum of their complexity and variegation. Wearing Nora Rochel‘s rings turns one‘s hands into small landscapes and gardens. Many of the rings are fanciful, but often the source of inspiration is a real flower. Characteristic features are hidden details like small flowers on the inside or the use of different metals in one piece. They catch the instant of a flower‘s pure vitality while avoiding kitsch.
925 silver, fairtrade gold
