LINNEA MONTVILA

Cluster Contemporary Jewellery Exhibitor | 2024

 

PLATFORM RING TWO | 2023

 

Linnea Montvila is a contemporary jewellery artist based in Farnham, Surrey and is originally from Sweden. She was always drawn to artistic expression through natural and earthy materials and shapes. Linnea travelled across Europe in her twenties before discovering jewellery as her artistic medium of choice. She studied Jewellery Design and Manufacturing at British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) before completing a First-Class Hons Jewellery and Silversmithing degree at University for the Creative Arts.

SAFETY PIN BROOCH | 2023

 

NAIL & TOURMALINE ONE | 2023

NAIL IN TEXTILE SEVEN | 2023

 

STRING NECKLACE | 2023

Linnea's unique style involves the construction of her jewellery in layers, incorporating various materials and techniques. In her latest work, she boldly experimented with metals like iron and bronze, combining them through metal casting due to their different melting points.

According to Linnea she does not simply create jewellery, but considers her creations as wearable sculptures. In her latest collection, she combines unexpected elements like rusty nails with precious stones such as raw tourmalines, held together by bronze casted textile. Linnea's intention with her work is to challenge each viewer's interpretation of the objects and their unique combination. Ready-made items carry different meanings for different people, and Linnea's work elicits a range of reactions. Some individuals approach her pieces with a serious gaze, while others find humour in them. This variation of responses is precisely what Linnea aims to evoke through her work.

 

STRING BROOCH | 2023

SAFETY PIN SILVER BROOCH | 2023

STRING RING | 2023

NAIL INSIDE RING | 2023

In my 45-piece “Found Objects” jewellery collection, I’ve embraced the beauty of transformation, drawing inspiration from found objects I’ve discovered during a significant life event. In 2022, my husband and I embarked on a new chapter by purchasing our first home. This property, which required extensive refurbishment, came with objects left behind in four old sheds by its previous owners.
— Linnea Montvila
 
 

NAIL IN VELVET BROOCH | 2023

RUSTY NAIL RING | 2023

 
My creative process for this collection was deeply influenced by these finds, particularly the rusty nails and other remnants from the house and sheds. This approach aligns with my passion for creating jewellery that not only tells a story but also breathes new life into what once was. The materials I worked with, such as these nails, were more than mere objects; they were fragments of the house’s history and the lives of its former occupants.
— Linnea Montvila
 
 

SAFETY PIN IN TEXTILE BROOCH | 2023

FOUND OBJECTS RINGS | 2023

 
The core of my inspiration lies in the simplicity and functionality of a nail. A nail, in its essence, is a tool of utility – “If you want a hanger for your shed, you hammer a nail into the wall”. This principle guided my design philosophy, emphasizing minimalistic elegance. In this collection, the nail is not just a material; it becomes an integral part of the narrative that I am shaping and not creating a new one.
— Linnea Montvila