“Those who find beautiful meaning in beautiful things are
the cultivated. For those there is hope.”
So says Oscar Wilde, and it is this quotation that spearheads the philosophy behind jewellery designer Tomasz Donocik’s work.
As winner of Goldsmith’s Jewellery Designer of the Year, Tomasz Donocik needs no introduction in terms of his prowess in design- though at Lolo & Galago we like to think of him as an artisan.
So says Oscar Wilde, and it is this quotation that spearheads the philosophy behind jewellery designer Tomasz Donocik’s work.
As winner of Goldsmith’s Jewellery Designer of the Year, Tomasz Donocik needs no introduction in terms of his prowess in design- though at Lolo & Galago we like to think of him as an artisan.
And it is for this reason that Tomasz and Lolo &
Galago fit so well together- we are both interested in creating works of
timeless art, converting our silver and gold designer jewellery into beautiful
artistic pieces in their own right. It’s a partnership that works.
What is exciting for us is to understand the scope of design behind Tomasz’s work- and so we met up to discuss with him exactly how he is inspired and how such a talented jewellery designer begins the task of creating beautiful designer silver and gold jewellery.
Read on to see our exclusive interview with him.
What is exciting for us is to understand the scope of design behind Tomasz’s work- and so we met up to discuss with him exactly how he is inspired and how such a talented jewellery designer begins the task of creating beautiful designer silver and gold jewellery.
Read on to see our exclusive interview with him.
Tomasz tells us he always loved art, but it was only during university
that he began to explore metal work, fashion and the concept of adornment.
“Mixing materials to create something long lasting and wearable seemed to be a
perfect fit for me” he says to us over a coffee near his studio in East London.
“(I get) my inspirations everywhere. I love stories and narratives, the
jewellery illustrates the characters and background. The best things are in the
details; as in architecture, fashion, all design disciplines- jewellery is the
detail that makes your style unique”.
We couldn’t agree more- our founder at Lolo and Galago wanted to offer jewellery to customers that has a story and a meaning behind it- a designer piece that was as much fashion and art work as it was jewellery. This is not an easy process, however, as Tomasz was clear to point out:
“I have so many ideas, it’s hard to know where to start. But once I get going, it’s a great process. (For some) pieces, these can take months to refine and test. Other times, I can find a form I love and the other elements just fall together”.
We couldn’t agree more- our founder at Lolo and Galago wanted to offer jewellery to customers that has a story and a meaning behind it- a designer piece that was as much fashion and art work as it was jewellery. This is not an easy process, however, as Tomasz was clear to point out:
“I have so many ideas, it’s hard to know where to start. But once I get going, it’s a great process. (For some) pieces, these can take months to refine and test. Other times, I can find a form I love and the other elements just fall together”.
Tomasz's award-winning piece, The Courtship of the Hornbill
It’s Tomasz Donocik’s tireless attitude to continue to be inspired by everything he sees that has won him a number of accolades- his most recent being the awards at Couture. But Tomasz insists he is always “reaching for the next, always looking forward”.
We were interested to hear about his inspirations from the fashion industry, and wanted to learn how he feels his jewellery is best worn. “Your jewellery is always what is most unique to you; pieces you choose are what you will wear with many different outfits and will outlive your clothing and the fashion cycle” he says. “Once you have chosen a particular style, you grow with it and it forms that extra detail that is part of your identity. It’s a poignant reminder that every designer jewellery piece created is, as we see it at Lolo and Galago, timeless art. And whilst we create everything to work with current trends, our pieces are also designed to be wearable in a variety of situations for years to come.
Tomasz also has a love of sculpture and painting. “The hues and textures used in these art forms are just amazing” he tells us. You can’t help but be taken in by his passion for all things artistic and fashionable. Thankfully, he was also taken in with us.
“After my first meeting with Lolo and Galago it was obvious that they are passionate about bringing designers to the attention of people that will love the jewellery” he tells us enthusiastically.
For us, it is a privilege to be working with Tomasz and we cannot wait to work with him on exclusive collections in the near future.
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