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Contemporary Designer Silvino Lopez Tovar Enters the World of Jewelry Making
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I have been fortunate to know contemporary designer Silvino Lopez Tovar for a number of years and have always been impressed by his work. He is not only a visionary, but has the ability to express his feelings and emotions in a concise and simple way. His strong lines and his ability to execute crisp and intense designs make him a contemporary jewelry designer to contend with and collect. I wanted him to share his views not only on jewelry design but also as a contemporary designer. We sat together and had a stimulating conversation were he answer some of my questions.
Jewelry deign has become biased by the many commercial fashion brands available in the market. Today, it is important to decide between selling high quality manufacturing and design, or selling pieces that may use more economical materials and a more commercial style of design, in other words sell your work wholesale. I believe jewelry should be bold yet elegant and refined, there may be shapes and styles that not all people may like, but once they try it on, they can see that good design makes them look more elegant and your countenance changes for the better. Today there are really wonderful designs innovators, as designers our task is to innovate, for that they pay us to envision the future, either new or proposed forms of new materials.
When you are creating a new piece, what is your source of inspiration? Perhaps nature, when I see a bug I think of all that perfection which they have as living beings. Although they may seem repugnant to many people, if they look carefully, many items are worthy of inspiration, their shapes, sometimes metallic colors, their function through the perfect articulation of their joints, their lightness, and how they are they are production in series, because they are all the same within their species. Of course, when I use a part inspired by an insect, I give it my own interpretation. This is also the case with a flower or a tree. Each object must have its own visual motion. My family is also a constant and strong source of motivation and inspiration.
A good influence is found in the plastic arts, because they have soul, color, shape and the experiences of each artist. Since I was young I was always interested in art, in fact did not know if I should study industrial design or fine arts, but when visiting the university where I studied design I realized that I could grow more as an industrial designer even if one day I decided to be a fine artist. I started to visualize sculptures with futuristic and more advanced materials. Aerodynamics has always influenced my designs. I believe that everything that touches the air has to follow its shape and movement. It is almost as if the wind becomes the sculptor.
What advice would you give to someone starting to design jewelry?Always try to do different things, experiment with shapes and materials, processes, etc ..., It is important to note, that jewelry has to conform to the human body, try to use ergonomics so the jewelry can be both comfortable and valuable. In other words every piece has to be adaptable to the human body. This is were each form takes an aerodynamic shape while sending a strong message that can be aggressive or friendly, yet thoughtful. As a designer I have always attempted to be innovative. Fantasy and dreams are my allies; I have designed sets, exhibition stands, street furniture, art objects, furniture design and jewelry and try to keep abreast of new materials. I have a degree in automotive design and this has given me more tools to design further, as a vehicle meets the form, technology, aerodynamics, innovation of materials, color, ergonomics, light, energy, space, etc. This has helped me evolved as a designer. When I design furniture for any home, office or restaurant, I have to make sure it is both functional and beautiful. When a space or a piece is difficult to design, it becomes a challenge that makes me grow as a designer and artist. In addition, I have developed a project of monumental clocks for public or private spaces; these are both contemporary sculptures and clocks that give you the time, the weather and the date. Therefore, they are useful and functional as well as beautiful works of art and therefore give you the time, date and degrees.
Silvino and Byron Galvez worked together in many different projects creating a strong collaboration and friendship. To learn more about Silvino Lopez Tovar's work visit his website by clicking on the picture
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Thank you Silvino for your candid interview. As always, I continue to admire your work as a contemporary designer and look forward to our future collaboration.
