MONIES: PERFECT CHAOS

Karl Monies reflekterer over den udforskende ånd, der forankrer Monies' smykker i naturen.

Ved at integrere rå, ubehandlede materialer i designs, der balancerer mellem smykker og kunst, har det danske smykkebrand Monies etableret sit navn på en fascination for ufuldkommenhed.

Karl Monies kommunikerer sit kreative perspektiv og dybe respekt for naturen i Perfect Chaos, som belyser den følelse af opdagelse og tiltrækning til sjældne materialer, der forankrer hans praksis og brandet.

"Vores kerneprincip om ikke at manipulere eller tvinge naturens skønhed er aldrig rigtig blevet sagt højt, men nu har det et liv. Vi har altid prioriteret at skabe og udforske frem for at dokumentere vores tanker. Denne film definerer et 'før' og et 'efter' – jeg er simpelthen glad for at dele vores proces."

Ved at dokumentere hvordan materialerne selv dikterer både design og proces, dykker Perfect Chaos ned i det unikke sprog, der styrer Monies' filosofi, og skaber en ukonventionel tilgang, der lader uregelmæssigheder styrer. Ved at skabe sammenhæng mellem det uberørte miljø og atelieret, der skaber organiske skulpturer til bærbare kunstformer, illustrerer kortfilmen, hvordan Karl udvikler denne fintunede dialog gennem sit eget perspektiv, ved at bruge kreativ intuition til at bringe mennesker tættere på naturen.

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MONIES: PERFECT CHAOS

Karl Monies reflects on the explorative spirit and unforced vision of beauty that roots Monies’ jewelry in nature

Integrating raw, unmanipulated materials into designs that toe the line between jewelry and art, Danish jewelry brand Monies established its name on a fascination for imperfection. Founded in Copenhagen in 1973, artisans Nikolai and Gerda Monies built a five-decades-long legacy on this uncorrected vision of nature, celebrated for envisioning bold, extravagant forms that expand the conventions of jewelry design.

Developing his collector’s instinct and understanding of beauty through his parents’ lens, Karl Monies was recently named as Monies’ new lead and creative director – marking a moment of transition in Monies’ history. An acclaimed artist in his own right, he communicates his creative perspective and deep respect for the natural world for short documentary Perfect Chaos illuminating the sense of discovery and attraction to rare materials that roots his practice, and the brand.

“Our core principle about not manipulating or forcing nature’s beauty has never really been said out loud, but now it has a life. We've always prioritized creating and exploring over documenting our thoughts. This film defines a 'before' and an 'after’ – I'm simply happy to share our process.”

Documenting how the materials themselves dictate both design and process, Perfect Chaos delves into the unique language that steers Monies’ philosophy, crafting an unorthodox approach that lets irregularities lead. Drawing a line from the untouched environment and the atelier that transforms organic sculptures into wearable art forms, the film illustrates how Karl Monies is evolving this fine-tuned dialogue through his own perspective, using creative intuition to bring people closer to nature.

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YEAR: 2024
CAST: Karl Monies
PRODUCER: Mads Jørgensen
DIRECTOR: Mads Jørgensen & Émile Sadria
EDITOR: Mark Pellegrini & Esben Thode Schultz
DURATION: 07:19 min
LANGUAGE: English