Rembrandt jordan

Rembrandt Jordan characterizes his minimalist jewelry by bringing it back to its expressive essence. He obtains this by combining craftmanship with a timeless esthetic, noble materials and a well-balanced wearing comfort.

His sculptural jewels are autonomous miniature works that always contain a deeper story. Central to this is their natural interaction and unity with the wearer.

The inspiration for Rembrandt's unique wedding rings is the duality between man and woman. A personalised approach is always the starting point, comparing the most suitable options to attain a jewel that can be cherished for a lifetime.

Biography

2014 New shop and gallery - Wijngaardstraat, Antwerpen
2010 Fine Silver: Lectures on Contemporary Metal with Michael Rowe & Anders Ljungberg - PHL University College, Hasselt
2006 Own workshop and gallery
2005 8th International Medal Symposium - Kremnica, Slovakia
2004 Self-employed artist, jewellery designer & silversmith
2002-2004 Masterclasses with Allistair McCallum, Derek Keen, Brian Marshall & Christopher Laurence - Silvermuseum Sterckshof, Antwerp
2001 Lecture ‘The architecture of the table’ - Bijloke, Ghent
1999-2001 MA Goldsmithing, Silversmithing, Metalwork & Jewellery - Royal College of Art, London
1994-1998 Three-Dimensional Design: Jewellery & Silversmithing - Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Antwerp
1976 Born in Brasschaat, Belgium

Exhibitions

Public Collections:

Royal College of Art, London
Silvermuseum Sterckshof, Antwerp, now DIVA Museum
Victoria & Albert Museum, London
Museum of Coins & Medals, Kremnica (Slovakia)
Design Museum, Ghent (Collection Schrijvers)

 

Exhibitions

2023

'The Space in Between 2', exhibition & dance performance with Nicola Leahey & Misako Kato

2022

'The Space in between', new works of art, Wijngaard 16, Antwerpen (B)

Collab with Shed Mojahid & the dancers of the Ballet of Flanders: Shelby Williams, Zoe Ashe Brown, Misako Kato and Nicola Leahey: photo series and dance performances, Brussels & Antwerp

2021

'A New Dawn', new works of art - Wijngaard 16, Antwerpen (B)

Collab. REMBRANDT JORDAN - JEROEN SIMONI, project mapping - Wijngaard 16, Antwerpen (B)

2019

'Cabinet of Wonders'  - 'Conversation in Time' - Schuttershofstraat, Antwerpen (B)

'Blooming Stars' with concert of Eliane Rodrigues - Wijngaard 16, Antwerpen (B)

2018

'Molting Molds' - Gallery no.16 Rembrandt Jordan, Antwerpen (B)

'Opening Gallery no.16' - Gallery Rembrandt Jordan, Antwerpen (B)

2017

'Design September - Design Senses Expo' - GEM Studio, Molenbeek (B)

'Art Nocturne Knocke 42' - Knokke-Heist (B)

'ANTWERPEN.NL' - Ambtswoning Belgische ambassadeur, Den Haag (NL)

2016

‘Squares Rembrandt Jordan’ - Gallery Rembrandt Jordan, Antwerpen (B)

2015
‘Glass-works’ - Art Gallery De Mijlpaal, Heusden-Zolder (B)

2014
‘Rembrandt Jordan - Objects & sculptures’ - Gallery Rembrandt Jordan, Antwerpen (B)
‘(ge)tijden(loos)’ - Art Gallery De Mijlpaal, Zeedijk Knokke (B)
‘(ge)tijden(loos) II’ - Art Gallery De Mijlpaal, Heusden-Zolder (B)

2013
‘Collect’ - Saatchi Gallery, London (UK)
‘Rembrandt Jordan - Small objects, big subjects’ - Design September, Contemporary Jewelry Gallery Sophie Heymans & Els Vansteelandt, Brussels (B)
‘Pas de deux – Kunnsthandwerk aus Belgien und Baden-Württemberg' - Regierungspräsidium, Karlsruhe (D)
‘Pas-Par-Toutes’ -
Art Gallery De Mijlpaal, Heusden-Zolder (B)

2012
‘Silver Moves’ - Grassi Museum, Leipzig (D)
‘Battle of the Rings - COMBAT' - Art Gallery De Mijlpaal, Heusden-Zolder (B)
Jewelbook' - Les Anciens Abattoirs, Mons (B)
‘You & Me, HRD Awards 2011' - Mas Pavilion, Antwerp (B)

2011
‘Prize Winners’ - Design Flanders Gallery, Brussels (B)

‘Diamond Boulevard’ - HRD Antwerp (B)
‘Andermans Veren’ - De Mijlpaal, Heusden-Zolder (B)
‘Belgian Silver’ - AD Gallery, Antwerp (B)
‘HRD Awards 2011’ - Hong Kong & Shanghai (CHI)

2010
7th Biennale Bijou Sauvage – Bold jewelry’ - Design Flanders Gallery, Brussels (B)
‘Silver Market’ - Silvermuseum Sterckshof, Antwerp (B)
‘Haarlemse Kunstlijn’ - Haarlem (NL)

2009
‘XIII Zilveren Sterckshofopdrachten 1996-2008’ - Design Vlaanderen Galerie, Brussels (B) & Schoonhoven (NL)
‘Schitterend Zilver’ - Art Gallery De Mijlpaal, Heusden-Zolder (B)
‘WandObjecten’ - Galerie Picoux, Antwerp (B)
‘Design Verpakt’ - Design Vlaanderen Galerie, Brussels (B)
‘Auction of Precious Design’ - Pierre Bergé, Salle des Baux-Arts, Brussels (B)

2008
‘Female Reflections’ - Sophie Heymans Conceptual Jewellery, Brussels (B)
‘Oeverture’ - Galerie S&H De Buck, Ghent (B)
‘British Silver Week 2008’ - David Fowkes Gallery, Nottinghamshire (UK)
‘Surfaces show’ - Aaron Faber Gallery, New York (US)
‘Flowerpower’ - Design Vlaanderen Galerie, Brussel (B)
‘Inhorgenta Europe 2008’ - Messe München, Munchen (D)
‘International Design Biennal Liege - Flowerpower’ - Archeoforum, Liège (B)

2007
MORE' - Fierra Milano, Milan (IT)

2006
Inhorgenta Europe, forum Silversmiths - Messe München, Munchen (D)
'RE:GROUP - New jewellery & metal from RCA graduates of 2001' -Westbourne Grove Church, London (UK)
'Ouverture 2006: Belgian Jewellers at Villa De Bondt' - Ghent (B)
'RE: GROUP Flemisch Connection' - Villa De Bondt, Ghent (B)

2005
'Silbertriennale / Silver Triennial 2004' - Städtisches Museum, Göttingen (D), Museet pa Koldinghus, Kolding (DK), Nederlands Goud-, Zilver- en Klokkenmuseum, Schoonhoven (NL) & Silvermuseum Sterckshof, Antwerp (B)
'10 Years of Sterckshof Commissions' - Silvermuseum Sterckshof, Antwerp (B)
'Picknick for 2' - Gallery Sofie Lachaert, Tielrode (B)
'The Class of David Watkins' - Contemporary Applied Arts, London (UK)
'Shimmer – Contemporary silver from London collections' - Shipley Art Gallery, Newcastle (UK)
Muzea Minci a Medaili – Museum of Coins and Medals, Kremnica (SK)

2004
'Spring 2004' - Koningin Fabiolazaal, Antwerp (B)
'14th Silver Triennial 2004' - Deutsches Goldschmiedehaus, Hanau (D),
Deutsches Klingenmuseum, Solingen (D) & Wasserschloss Klaffenbach, Chemnitz (D)

2003
'Talente - Internationalen Handwerksmesse München' - Munich (D)
'La table d’ouvrage' - Gallery Sofie Lachaert, Tielrode (B) &
Museum Het Kruithuis, ’s- Hertogenbosch (NL)
'Silver Sparks' - Somerset House, London (UK)

2002
'The New Harvest' - VIZO Gallery, Brussels (B)
'A new Belgium in ideas and materials' - CIVA, Brussels (B)
'Rembrandt Jordan - the Sterckshof commission 2001' - Silvermuseum Sterckshof, Antwerp (B)

2001
'Graduation show 2001' - Royal College of Art, London (UK)
'The Flemish Connection' - Villa De Bondt, Ghent (B)
'Jewellery art 1945 - present' - Design Museum, Ghent (B)

2000
'Table de Fin de siècle' - Gallery Sofie Lachaert, Antwerp (B)
'Prize Wim Ibens' - Design Museum, Ghent (B)
'Crafts & Design Awards' - Goldsmiths' Hall, London (UK)
'Twen in 2000' - Silvermuseum Sterckshof, Antwerp (B)

1999
'Contemporary Flemish Silversmithing' - Alden Biezen, Bilzen-Rijkhoven (B)

1998
'The Show' -
Jacob Jordaenshuis, Antwerp (B)
'Annual International Graduating Show' - Gallery Marzee, Nijmegen (NL)

1997
Galerie Ademloos, Den Haag (NL)

Awards

2021
Member of Homo Faber Guide, curated by Michelangelo Foundation (CH)

2015
Receiving of quality label ‘Antwerp most Brilliant' (B)

2014
Designing & making of trophies ‘Henry van de Velde Awards & Labels’ 2014/2015 (B)

2013
Receiving of HIB-label ‘Handmade in Belgium' (B)

2012
Winner Modern Jewelry Collection, Broche Moore R154 & R155, Arte Aurea (D)

2011
Laureat HRD Diamond Competition ‘You and Me’, Antwerp (B) & Shangai (CHI)

2010
Winner Modern Jewelry Collection, Ring R202, Arte Aurea (D)

2009
Men’s Jewel as gift of the Province of Antwerp to the Governor of Saint-Petersburg (RU)

2006
Inhorgenta Europe Innovation Award, Munich (D)

2005
Winner of the Church of St. Anne, Kew Candlestick competition, London (UK)

2001
V&A Commission Victoria & Albert Museum, London (UK)

2001
P&O Makower Trust Precious Metals Loan (UK)

2000
Royal Mint Medal Competition (shortlisted) (UK)

1998
Prize Rotary Antwerp for three Dimensional Design 1997 – 1998 (B)