Jasminium Earstuds, 2023

<p><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 150%;color: black">Descended from a textile-producing family in the city of Batik, Pekalongan, Indonesia-born Edwin Charmain’s jewellery practice specialises in filigree jewellery inspired by the Indonesian batik arts and traditions.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 150%;color: black"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 150%;color: black">By combining traditional Indonesia Batik motifs and observing the man-made world around him, Charmain transformed what was once a two-dimensional waxing technique on top of fabric into a three-dimensional jewellery object, celebrating the life, courage and wisdom of his kinsmen.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 150%;color: black"> </span></p> <p><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 150%;color: black">Charmain holds a Masters degree in design jewellery from Central Saint Martins and is one of the Arts Council England Exceptional Promise endorsees. His work has been exhibited internationally and has received numerous awards in the field.</span></p>