Angles of Antifer
ART INSPIRED
by the Antifer Design Identity
For once, inspiration flow in reverse. Repossi constantly calls inspiration from contemporary architecture, modern art, as well as ancient artifacts, but now its jewelry design inspires art. Photographer François Kenesi, educated in urban architecture, produced a series with geometric precision and minimalism drive—recalling the beautiful abstractions of mid-century American photographer Harry Callahan. In his own words, Kenesi works “towards a ‘spiritual form’, in the sense that I try to give form to an idea, and transform the real into a work of abstraction.”
Repossi’s Antifer rings—notably in white and black gold—go there. A monochromatic exercise, to isolate form. Pitch black, contrasting the light of inlaid diamonds, Repossi black gold is forged with technique, mastered by only a few historical workshops in Italy: ruthenium plating is fixed by electrolysis upon 18K white gold. Gold lends light, then the Antifer angle form. When accumulated, and angled in a random rhythm, the composition is further energized.
Angles of Antifer
ART INSPIRED
by the Antifer Design Identity
To celebrate a decade of Antifer’s now iconic design vocabulary, Repossi collaborates with Parisian gallery Amelie, Maison d’Art, in the commissioning of six artists to create with the Antifer collection in mind. A circle. With edge. In repetition.
For once, inspiration flow in reverse. Repossi constantly calls inspiration from contemporary architecture, modern art, as well as ancient artifacts, but now its jewelry design inspires art. Photographer François Kenesi, educated in urban architecture, produced a series with geometric precision and minimalism drive—recalling the beautiful abstractions of mid-century American photographer Harry Callahan. In his own words, Kenesi works “towards a ‘spiritual form’, in the sense that I try to give form to an idea, and transform the real into a work of abstraction.”
Repossi’s Antifer rings—notably in white and black gold—go there. A monochromatic exercise, to isolate form. Pitch black, contrasting the light of inlaid diamonds, Repossi black gold is forged with technique, mastered by only a few historical workshops in Italy: ruthenium plating is fixed by electrolysis upon 18K white gold. Gold lends light, then the Antifer angle form. When accumulated, and angled in a random rhythm, the composition is further energized.