Jacek Baron – designer, creator and precursor of avant-garde jewellery
Today’s article introduces Jacek Baron, one of the pioneers of avant-garde amber jewellery, not only in Poland but worldwide. Join us for the story of innovative amber art going back to the 1980s.
Jacek Baron has been designing and creating jewellery for over 30 years, and today his works are the considerable resources of several important museums and art galleries, including our Krakow Amber Museum.
Today’s hero began in the 80s, when there was a fashion for amber “eyes” in frames of blackened silver with floral motifs. During this period of drought on the market and the lack of modern works of jewellery art, the thought appeared about creating something groundbreaking. Jacek Baron introduced a combination of silver sculptural forms with modern designs, unprecedented, often caricatured sizes. Amber in these works complemented and underlined the form. The new approach to amber art has resulted in positive reviews both in Poland and abroad.
In addition to shape, form or size, Jacek Baron’s art from the beginning was distinguished by the uniqueness and precision of the finish. It is so unique that one of the stone cuts used by the artist is called “Baron Cut” in the world. The author individually adjusts the cut and setting, which makes each of his jewellery unique.
In addition, the artist created a collection of mechanical jewellery. This means that amber in Jacek Baron’s jewellery create modes that revolve. Imagine jewellery that can be set in motion! It is possible and available at your fingertips in our museum.
The described achievements of Jacek Baron in the field of jewellery make the author boldly be considered one of the most important artists of the amber world. It is also worth emphasizing that these are not mass-produced works, and each product has its own unique contribution of the artist, which emphasizes the uniqueness and individuality of the works offered.
We especially invite you to see the latest collection by Jacek Baron.
