Iris Merkle
1972 Born in Aalen
1994–1995 Trainee as a goldsmith
1996–2001 Studies Jewelry Design, Pforzheim and Helsinki
Since 2006 Studio in Stuttgart
2014 State Award: Design Art Craft, Baden-Württemberg for Necklace Falter & Flötenspiel
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Iris Merkle

Iris Merkle compares creating jewelry to telling stories. “I make jewelry for people, and I am delighted when it is being worn.” In her jewelry, she also gives artistic expression to themes that she really cares about. She is currently working on the themes of parting and loss, of mourning and death, using relics that she finds in nature, which are then incinerated in the casting process. Cast in metal, they convey a sense of beauty and evanescence, radiating a charm that is all their own. When the individual elements, loosely arranged on a cord, touch each other, they produce delicate sounds and melodies. Thus these creations can either be worn as jewelry, or used as wind chimes that will develop a beautiful patina.

<em>Cordis #1</em> necklace. Bronze, iron, plastic
Jewelry by Iris Merkle
Cordis #1 necklace. Bronze, iron, plastic
<em>Cordis #4</em> necklace. Bronze, copper, iron, brass, plastic
jewelry by Iris Merkle
Cordis #4 necklace. Bronze, copper, iron, brass, plastic
<em>Im Frühling #2</em> necklace. Bronze, steel, aluminum
jewelry by Iris Merkle
Im Frühling #2 necklace. Bronze, steel, aluminum
<em>Cordis #5</em> necklace. Bronze, iron, plastic
jewelry by Iris Merkle
Cordis #5 necklace. Bronze, iron, plastic
<em>Le Sacre #1</em> brooches. Silver oxidized, iron needle, plaster
jewelry by Iris Merkle
Le Sacre #1 brooches. Silver oxidized, iron needle, plaster
<em>Le Sacre #2</em>, urns for butterflies. Clay, coal, rubber, ashes from butterflies
Urns for butterflies, Iris Merkle
Le Sacre #2, urns for butterflies. Clay, coal, rubber, ashes from butterflies
<em>Falter #1</em> necklace and earrings. Silver oxidized, steel cord
jewelry by Iris Merkle
Falter #1 necklace and earrings. Silver oxidized, steel cord
<em>Falter #2</em> necklace and earrings. Silver, steel cord
jewelry by Iris Merkle
Falter #2 necklace and earrings. Silver, steel cord
<em>Falter #2</em> Earrings and necklace. Silver, steel cord
Jewelry by Iris Merkle
Falter #2 Earrings and necklace. Silver, steel cord
<em>Flötenspiel</em> necklace. Bronze, steel cord
Jewelry by Iris Merkle
Flötenspiel necklace. Bronze, steel cord

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  • Germany

      • Iris Merkle

        		Gallery/Shop
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        Address Traubenstraße 55 A
        70176 Stuttgart
        Phone 0711 21844777
        Times Wed–Fri 2 pm–7 pm
        Sat 11 am–4 pm
        and upon appointment

        ART AUREA available
        Website Link
  • Switzerland

      • Friends of Carlotta

        		Gallery/Shop
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        Address Neumarkt 22
        8001 Zürich
        Switzerland
        Phone +41 (0)44 261 87 07
        Email info@foc.ch
        Times Tue–Fri 12 am–2 pm
        and 3 pm–6.30 pm
        Sat 11 am–4 pm
        Website Link

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