Rendered in her unique luxury, earthy aesthetic, Elke’s objects are fused with unconventional materials: charcoal, crushed seashells and concrete create a complex marbling and terrazzo finish. Jewellery boxes are orb-shaped, and sliced in half in two tones, and wall mobiles feature polished brass, mirrored Perspex, and long cumin-coloured tassels. Each component has been handmade with emphasis on quality and durability, and via ethical manufacturing processes.
“My jewellery sits in the middle of fashion and object,” Elke adds. “It can make sense in both, or neither, so creating a collection of functional objects was a natural extension.”