The Gemstones' universe
common inspiration
The art collaboration between Gübelin and Claudia Limacher is based on the interpretation of the inner world of gemstones. Inspired by the photomicrography, Claudia Limacher created her large-format painting, “Blooming Universe”. The high-resolution photo of the gemstone reminded the artist of a universe of floral shapes and structures which she interprets abstractly.
The Collaboration
Claudia Limacher
Claudia Limacher is both an artist and a gallerist. As a co-founder of the Impulse Gallery, she has established a platform for contemporary artists. While holding a degree in business consultancy, ten years ago, she dedicated herself entirely to art, subsequently opening her gallery in Lucerne in 2020. Her works can be found in private collections across Europe, Asia, and the USA.
Colours have a deep meaning for Claudia Limacher; she is a synaesthesia artist who perceives sounds, words, numbers, and emotions as colours. These impressions find expression in her art. While cooperating with Gübelin, she found inspiration in the colours and shapes contained within a gemstone.
The Art piece
Blooming Universe
On her impressive 2.5 by 4-meter painting, a blossoming universe presents itself, inviting viewers to dream and make their own personal discoveries. Using acrylics, oil paints, India ink, and free pigments in iridescent colours, she captures her inspiration on the canvas. The skilful combination of various techniques elicits reactions from the materials, resulting in unique effects. Immersing herself in the gemstone, she embarks on a journey across the universe. She shares this experience with viewers of her painting, revealing new inspirations and additional colours depending on the point of view.
Ornament of Flowers
Cocktail ring
The Ornament of Flowers cocktail ring is characterised by the organic shapes and the variety of cuts. The individual white gold threads join together to form the ring band. The bold curvature is highlighted by the sophisticated mix of cuts in the diamond baguettes and brilliant-cut diamonds crafted especially for this ring. Additionally, pear and marquise-shaped diamonds form a stylised bouquet of flowers. The impressive spinel of over 12 ct seems to float above the sculpturally composed ring. It is held in place by four elegant prongs that allow the gemstone to glisten, highlighting the striking change of colour.
colour-changing
Spinel
Spinels are among the rarest and hardest of gemstones. Especially in recent years, the demand for spinels has markedly increased. For this high-carat cocktail ring, Gübelin Jewellery chose a very rare spinel, one which changes its colour depending on the light source.
This colour change is brought about by altering the light source. In sunlight, it radiates blue and under artificial light in lilac purple. This 12.13 ct spinel is notable for its pronounced colour change which makes the already rare gemstone even more outstanding.
EXPERIENCE
The artgenève
The artistic collaboration will be on display from the 25th to the 28th of January at Palexpo in Geneva. Throughout the four-day artgenève fair, art enthusiasts can explore both the Ornament of Flowers cocktail ring from Gübelin Jewellery and Claudia Limcher's art piece 'Blooming Universe' at our booth A44.
