Episode 92: Art Jewelry in Sweden: Stockholm’s Platina Gallery with Sofia Björkman Artist and Gallery Owner

What you’ll learn in this episode: Why metalsmithing techniques can be useful even when using other materials. Why the global art jewelry community is more tight-knit than other artistic fields. How jewelry’s interactive nature separates it from other fine arts. Sofia’s future plans for her gallery, Platina. About Sofia Björkman Sofia Bjorkman didn’t intend to create a globally known art jewelry gallery when she opened Platina in Stockholm 20 years ago; she just wanted to have a space where she and her friends could showcase their work. However, Platina quickly became known for its collaborative exhibitions with jewelry artists from around the world. Sofia joined the Jewelry Journey Podcast to talk about the history and future of Platina, her own work as a jewelry designer, and why she thinks the global art jewelry community is so tight-knit. Transcript Additional resources Website Facebook Instagram Photos:   Annette Dam Necklace "Taking the liberty" #4 2019 Silver, pearls, ribbon Annika Pettersson Necklace  "Royal Resolution" 2019 Reconstructed stone, silver   Christer Jonsson Necklace "Frida" 2018 Silver, titanium, enamel, pate du verre, glass  Christer Jonsson Necklace "Garden of Death Silver" 1996 Titanium  Heejoo Kim Brooch 2019 copper, enamel Helena Johansson Lindell Necklace Collar 2020 Plastic/cotton cord/leather/rivets Julia Walters Necklace 2017 / 2020 "Hotlips" stainless steel, chromed    Karin Roy Andersson Necklace 2018 "New flesh" silver, steel, thread   Lena Bergestad Bracelet Titanium Silver Linnea Eriksson Necklace "Tribute" 2014 Steel, silver, paint Sofia Björkman Necklace "Garden" 2020 PLA, steel, paint Sofia Björkman Brooch 2019 Silver, steel (seam rippers) Sofia Björkman Necklace "Garden" 2020 PLA, steel, paint