tine de ruysser: banknote jewellery

the metalwork pieces meld together the forms of endangered plant and animal species, seemingly creating new life forms.

100 frozen landscapes are captured inside the accessories, each telling a small part of a story. 

miniature moments captured in silver and gold. 

the artist manipulates american coins into basic workingman's tools, bringing new value and meaning to loose change.

the meticulously detailed collection of egg shell drawings and laser-cut currency sculptural works are on display.

at first look resembling fabric patchworks, the portraits are actually created by the careful cutting and assembling of currencies from around the world.