Canada in the 1960-70's was really at the forefront of Modernist Jewelry and Design. For some reason Canada as a whole embraced the Brutalist aesthetic. Everything from buildings to chastity belts were created in Brutalist design.
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| Robert Larin Necklace |
To most people today who are not familiar with this design aesthetic, Brutalism comes across a crude, sloppy and sometimes aggressive. The more you study it, the more you realize how it is actually a very controlled and organic form of design. Most pieces have a sense of fluidity and are works of art.
Some of my favorite Canadian Brutalist jewelry designers are Robert Larin, Guy Vidal, Rafael Alfandary, Jean Claude Darveau and Bernard Chaudron.
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| Guy Vidal Brooches |
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| Jean Claude Darveau Necklace and Earrings |
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| Robert Larin Gold Plated Necklace |
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| Rafael Alfandary "Muhammad Ali" Necklace in Copper and Brass |
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