Katalin Jermakov (Hungary) creates jewelry defined by conceptual depth and striking contrasts using black and white, square and circle, geometric and organic forms. She skillfully merges soft and hard materials, primarily silver and ebony, creating interconnected systems rather than isolated pieces. Her designs emphasize negative space and subtle linkages, fostering invisible bonds between the wearers. Recent collections highlight spatial dynamics, employing shifting planes and anamorphic elements to create illusions that evolve with movement.
Jermakov studied jewelry design in Budapest, earning her master’s degree from the Hungarian University of Applied Arts in 1994. She has exhibited internationally, with works in private collections and Budapest’s Museum of Applied Arts. She has led jewelry programs at major Hungarian institutions and received the Design Award (2001) and Noémi Ferenczy Award (2009). In 2003, she founded her own studio gallery, where she continues to teach and innovate in contemporary jewelry design.
