• Kirsten Haydon (Australia/New Zealand)

    " Ice Drops "

    Icescapes emerge from the gradualaccumulation of frozen water molecules or particles. "Ice Drops" draws inspiration from the vast expanses of Antarctica and the meticulous analysis of ice cores, which involves the examination of droplets extracted from the innermost sections of ice cores measuring up to 100cm.

    Each droplet, meticulously gatheredthrough scientific endeavors, is represented by a glass distillation sphere. These transparent spheres, seamlessly integrated into the solid glacier-like structure, serve as a poignant reminder of the invaluable nature of such research.

    Adorned with perforated steel and enamelsurfaces, granulated with tiny droplets, the installation becomes a canvas for the visualization of miniature images. As light filters through, these droplets absorb, refract, and reflect light, creating a mesmerizing interplay of illumination within the space.

    " The Budapest Jewelry Award aims to reward the innovation concerning the concept and the implementation, as well as the technical excellence of artworks. The winner artist’s works perfectly meet these criteria.

    Her works communicate human experiences and connections with the environment using the special technique of phototransfer and involving site and archival studies. "