Haven Design
Black Sheep
Location
tel aviv / israel
University
bezalel academy of arts and design
About Haven Design-
Haven design is a jewelry and 3D design studio. The studio specializes in naturally inspired complex jewelry and art. Our goal is to shine a light on the disappearing beauty of the natural world hidden around us, and to raise awareness to the phenomenon of species extinction and loss of biodiversity.
About the designer-
My name is Hagit Abenheimer, I graduate from Bezalel academy of arts and design, in 2010, from the Jewelry Design department. Ever since I started my career as an independent jeweler, I wanted to examine my attitude and notions regarding jewelry in modern times. I decided that I want to tell a story and convey a message through my works, and to send a message of sustainability and conservation of ever disappearing diversity.
In 2009, I started a project whose purpose was to raise awareness to the phenomenon of bee disappearance across the world. In this project, I have created an "evolution" of jewelry. I took the wings of the honeybee and cloned them many times from one copy to the other to mimic the process of genetic copying and cloning. (Common in modern day farming and agriculture) During the process of replicating the wings repeatedly, the wings eventually deteriorated to the point that they disappeared – much like the honeybees themselves.
This project has had a great personal impact on me. I decided I want to create more items inspired by creature on the brink of existence, endangered or just struggling to cope with the never-ending changes occurring to natural habitats. My challenge is to raise awareness and to commemorate extinct or endangered species. My inspirations stem from the complexity and beauty of the hidden natural world all around us.
My jewels are made from sterling silver, 14k gold plated silver, or gold (karat per order). They display complex and sophisticated shapes and design.
My production line specializes in small and unique series of items. Each item is made with attention to detail and personal care. The blending of 3D modeling and traditional metalworking techniques allows me to combine the two skills to create and original complex hand-made piece suited for everyone.