Hans Meevis, designer and creator of fine art jewelry and fantasy sculptures.
“From as far back as I can remember, I had a love for working with my hands.
Tinkering, taking broken - or not, things apart to discover "why" it broke and how it could be fixed.
To this day, no broken electronic or mechanical equipment is discarded, before I have thoroughly taken it apart and declared it unsalvageable.
I guess it started there. The fact, that I come from a long lineage of watchmakers must have contributed to my abilities.
My tinkering and interests continued to expand throughout my teenage years, which is when I was introduced to gem cutting. Coaxing scintillating reflections to reveal true beauty out of something so rough is exhilarating.
But I wanted more for my gemstones. To find a complimentary surround... and soon apprenticed as a goldsmith.”
With ever increasing skills and four decades of goldsmithing experience, comes a progressive confidence in his designs, towards the fantasy realm. His working method, unconventional in that he works from a vision, a concept which does not start with a sketch.
“Jewellery and the making thereof, has enriched my life enormously. I never tire of sitting behind my bench working.”
“My mission is to be honest and brave enough to redo work until it Aligns with my vision.”
My studio is not just a workspace, but a sanctuary for my creativity,
Most of my work is done on my mobile workbench, which I custom build to aid flow, motion and efficiency.''
Wall are lined with workbenches with all sorts of tools.
There is method in this organized chaos, as every tool has a place and purpose in the creative process.
