Eden Danieli
Jewelry Design BDes
Shenkar
Graduates: 2024
Specialisms: Jewelry / Contemporary Craft
My location: Tel Aviv, Israel
Eden Danieli
First Name: Eden
Last Name: Danieli
University / College: Shenkar
Course / Program: Jewelry Design BDes
Graduates: 2024
Specialisms: Jewelry / Contemporary Craft
My Location: Tel Aviv, Israel
About
Craft has always been a part of my life. With a grandmother who embroiders and a father who is a carpenter, I was exposed to working with materials and hands-on craftsmanship from a young age. My decision to study jewelry design academically combines my love for handcraft with my desire to explore and express ideas as a female creator. This path allows me to deepen both theory and practice, examining issues of identity and gender through the relationship between the body and jewelry.Over the years, I have developed a deep passion for these fields, finding a space for personal growth and expression in each. The influence of my family’s woodworking and embroidery heritage is evident in my jewelry designs, where I strive to create a unique blend of tradition, innovation, and personal expression as a responsible designer.As a female artist whose boundaries are shaped by the body, I focus on feminine gender and challenge social norms and expectations. I explore how the present considers the past and whether it is possible to disconnect from social norms and political baggage. My effort to redefine contemporary female representation and seek a new perspective on the present is part of a process of understanding that the political moment is now, while the past serves as a tool to enhance our message.I view jewelry as a relevant and powerful medium, capable of conveying complex ideas and sparking meaningful conversations about contemporary issues.
The role of craftsmanship in the social constructionism of women and the expectations placed upon them throughout history is complex. The contemporary woman who engages in craftsmanship and explores her identity within this space is not necessarily preoccupied with questioning her place but is more focused on her natural development and conduct within it. My grandmother is an embroiderer, my father is a carpenter, and I am a jeweler and designer, thus passing the craft through generations in my family. This project consists of a series of jewelry and objects made from fabric, wood, and metal. Through these pieces, I explore traditional craftsmanship and challenge the dissonance between feminine and masculine crafts. By utilizing traditional techniques and materials, iconic jewelry motifs, and the practice of wearing, I invite a renewed discussion on the place of women in society and challenge traditional perceptions of gender, craft, and jewelry. Instructed by Orina Parente and Yoav Miller
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