Thibault Hazelzet The Philosophers and the Clown Ring
Unique
2022
Bronze, Black Sandstone
3.3 x 2.7 x 2.3 cm
1.3 x 1.1 x 0.9 in
The Philosophers and the Clown Ring is meticulously crafted out of bronze and back sandstone with detailed carvings adorning the exterior of the ring. As a child, Thibault Hazelzet spent time studying the pages of his parents' 19th century book of cameos. This book fascinated him and inspired him to make castings that are still used and featured on the rings today.
Hazelzet’s rings are reflective of his work as an artist. The brutality of the treatment of materials and the finesse of the figures linked to simple shapes create a contemporary and classic effect simultaneously - something the artist calls a ‘delicate brutalism.’ Hazelzet focuses on extreme contrasts and creates modern pieces that remain universal and timeless.
Production lead time approximately 4 – 6 weeks.
Artist
Thibault Hazelzet
Thibault Hazelzet is a French experimental artist born in 1975. He lives and works in Paris. Trained as a painter, Thibault Hazelzet works in the medium of photography, sculpture, painting, and lately in metal with a collection of jewellery and design pieces. His latest jewellery and design creations mix ceramics with cast bronze, aluminium, or silver.
