Karl Fritsch employs the lost wax technique in his ring-making, a process that aligns with his free-spirited and bold approach to working with precious metals and gemstones, producing playful and expressive designs. A wax model is shaped, placed in plaster, heated to vaporize the wax, and then metal is poured into the mold to form the ring. One of the unique steps involves adding gemstones at the wax stage, allowing the molten metal to bind with the gems, creating a one-of-a-kind fusion of metal and stone. We invite you to explore Karl Fritsch’s rings, where the unexpected becomes a defining feature.
This trunk show will feature approximately 30 rings, including new creations for this year. We look forward to welcoming you to our store.
PROFILE
Born in 1963 in Sonthofen, Germany, Fritsch studied at the Goldsmiths School in Pforzheim from 1982 to 1985. From 1987 to 1994, he apprenticed under Hermann Jünger and Otto Künzli at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich. He has since moved to New Zealand, where he continues his creative work and teaches at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) in Australia, while also serving as a visiting lecturer at universities in New Zealand and the United States. His unique approach, including hand-molding wax to create prototypes, deviates from conventional methods in the world of jewelry. He remains dedicated to crafting rings, combining precious metals and gemstones into unique and powerful designs that exude a charming presence. He is recognized as one of the most distinctive figures in contemporary jewelry.
