A series of unique pieces by Graff and inspired by the works of a famous artist, Cy Twombly. They are really jewelry with collectible diamonds ♦ ︎
The jewelry, when is by high level, is an art. And if this art is inspired by art, the kind in exhibition in museums? It is hyper art, cube art, meta art: call it what you want. But that’s what Graff presented at Baselworld 2018. That is diamonds (the specialty of the London jeweler) and sapphires that are made up to form jewels inspired by the works of an artist considered as Andy Warhol, Basquiat or Pablo Picasso: Cy Twombly. He was an American artist who died in 2011 proposing works that, according to some, recall scribbles on a piece of paper. But that, however you consider the artistic production of Twombly, translated into jewelry are perfect: a balance between whimsical innovation and classic luxury, as for the earrings that end with two fine pear-cut diamonds. The artist is also a favorite of Laurence Graff, who also collected several works by Twombly, alongside other masters of contemporary art. It was not easy, however, to translate the artistic spirit at the base of a painting in jewelry. Only a Maison with a long tradition and craft skills above average could do it. Curiously, though, the collection does not have a precise name: it is inspired by art and that’s it. And it is made up of unique pieces: just like a painter’s work. Rudy Serra
