Karl monies6/19/2023 ![]() Fire is the equal of wands in Tarot (action, initiative, invention, passion, energy). Instead of hoping for a wish to come true, these are made to declare intentions before blowing out the candle. The solid aluminium candelabras represent fire in this curation, which turns us to one of the purest forms of spell casting. In this ceremonial context, the ‘containers’ refer to the element of water and cups of Tarot (intuition, feelings, emotions, relationships and creativity). It appears in Greek mythology as Pandora’s Box (which was actually a jar) and The Cup of Heracles, in the Irish lore as Leprechaun’s pot of gold and in biblical stories as Noah’s basket or the Holy Chalice of Jesus. Nestled in a sunlit corner of the courtyard of the pencil factory lies a 90m2 apartment on the ground floor. The container served as a protective or conserving entity reminiscent of the body or figure in ancient cultures. He is the Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration and is responsible, with the members, for the accounting of clients monies in accordance with the. ![]() ![]() Le Guin’s ‘The Carrier Bag Theory Of Fiction’ the container is seen as the predominant tool contrary to the classic stories of the first tool as a weapon. Apart from the omnipresent concept of a ceramic vessel, which has been used throughout history by almost every culture all over the world, the containers are symbolic items that bring forth a myriad of connotations. Tall plinths made out of bricks stand as tableaux for the series named ‘Containers’. These prayer mats correspond to the element of earth, referring in Tarot to the Pentacles (work, security, stability, money, family, health, physicality). Based on the nature of the chosen objective, the planetary spirits and the energy they represent along with current constellations are relevant factors in actualizing the prayer with the use of planetary powers. Planetary magic lies at the root of all astrological, alchemical, and Kabbalistic traditions. Seven hand-sewn blankets representing the seven planets (classical heavenly bodies) are hung on the walls encapsulating the space intended to be activated in a ritualistic setting. The unique and handcrafted jewellery is designed and created at the beautiful workshop right by the copenhagen waterfront. In ‘Arcana’ each series of instruments are designated to one of the elements. In the classical elementary magic, there are four suits: water, earth, fire and air, which in turn corresponds to cups, pentacles, wands and swords in The Tarot. So the first solo show by Karl Monies at Etage Projects does not offer explanations or interpretations but instead displays, to the viewers’ allure, utilitarian objects to aid the practitioner in a range of magical ceremonies, such as Invocations, evocations and manifestations, in his version of a magicians’ utility shop. ![]() The realms of magic might seem obscure to the uninitiated. Monies believes that art, like magic, is the science of manipulating symbols, words, sounds or images, to achieve changes in consciousness, that art is the essential link between the inner landscapes of one’s psyche and the outside material world. Magic in its earliest form is often referred to as ‘the art’. Their modern aesthetic creates a dramatic balance between art and nature, as well as ideas of new and ancient, refinement and rawness, and organic and geometric.Etage Projects is proud to present the solo exhibition by Karl Monies, entitled ‘Arcana’, meaning ‘secrets, mysteries’. Karl Monies at Unique Design x Savannah 2021. Are you a representative of Karl Monies Learn about Artsy gallery partnerships. The designers emphasize the innate beauty of their sensational and often rare materials that include horn, bone, wood, leather, coral, fossils, shells, crystals, seeds, and semi-precious stones. Karl Monies participated in Artsy’s art fair coverage but does not have a full profile. Opulent colors, distinctive textures, and striking style define Monies’ pieces. In 2019 they were awarded the Brand of the Year award at the Elle Style Awards. They have collaborated with high-profile brands including Chanel, Donna Karan, and Christian Lacroix. Monies is now international with their own stores in Paris, Copenhagen, Milan, Rome and Istanbul. They make their signature sculptural and artistic jewelry out of their workshop overlooking the Copenhagen harbor, where their two sons Karl and Niels Monies have also become involved in the family business. Although both are classically trained goldsmiths, in fact, they met during training, it was their interest and love for unconventional natural materials and oversized avant garde jewelry that led them to found their company. Featuring organic shapes and memorable materials, each of their pieces feels artifactual, as though they carry a history within them.ĭanish couple Gerda and Nikolai Monies started Monies in 1973. Bold in form, innovative in materials, and sensational in scale, Monies creates jewelry with an emphasis on globally sourced materials.
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