EVES

Sculptural Jewelry by Jacques Jarrige / Photographs by Alex Korolkovas

A collaboration between artists, models, and activists, EVES celebrates creative alchemy: the coming together of multiple talents, as in a theatrical production, to produce a work of art greater than its parts.

Parisian sculptor Jacques Jarrige–widely known for his sinuous furniture and sculptures–here turns his hand to jewelry, with a collection of calligraphic necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings and headpieces made of hammered brass, gold-plated brass, and silver.

Inspired by these wearable sculptures, Brazilian photographer Alex Korolkovas has gone a step further, calling upon three dynamic women to help him create a series of photographs that not only celebrate Jarrige’s jewelry but also reexamine our preconceptions about Beauty.

Korolkovas explains: “Valerie and Jacques gave me total freedom of expression, which is rare. And the models provided energy, and connection with Jacques’ work, that was full of artistic vibes.” Jarriges elaborates: “I love when arts combine to form bridges. The title, EVES, was chosen for this reason–in the Bible, the figure of Eve represents how creation was achieved by the coming together of two people. The photographs also show how my pieces become one with the body, like physical attributes.”

Korolkovas’ muses are Lara Gerin, a Brazilian model and stylist; Mari Malek, the founder of Stand For Education, an organization seeking to empower underprivileged girls by building schools in southern Sudan; and Diandra Forrest, an ambassador for Salif Keita’s Global Foundation, an international network dedicated to improving the lives of people with albinism. SKGF’s main goal is to raise awareness about the condition and its associated issues, including health concerns, negative stereotypes and severe cultural prejudices that lead to discrimination, persecution and even infanticide.