COLLnnECTIVE Contemporary Jewelry Exhibition Series
Opening speeches by Eszter Zámori, jewelry artist and curator of the exhibition series

We were delighted to announce that in the spring, we launched a special exhibition series in Pécs, bringing closer to us those Hungarian jewelry artists whose creations reflected on contemporary societal issues. The exhibition showcased artists who placed Hungarian jewelry art in an international context, building bridges between local and foreign creators.

The first exhibitor was Dóra Dés, a Vienna-based artist interested in sustainable material usage and technical solutions. A recurring theme in her work was the exploration of female roles. The nurturing, healing, and creative feminine forces came together in their private spheres, offering an alternative vision for a better world. Dóra also reminded us: "We must cultivate our garden!"

As part of the second exhibition in our special series, the audience encountered Mária Roskó's palm jewelry series, inspired by Eastern traditions. These jewelry-objects explored the relationship between gesture and imprint, moving together with the body, while also serving as the starting point for an interdisciplinary art project.

The audience eagerly awaited the presentation of selected works from Veronika Fábián’s Once Upon a Time series. Veronika’s work explored contemporary social issues, using the medium of art jewelry to express her observations. She reinterpreted familiar jewelry forms and meanings, offering a fresh perspective on questions of identity in the modern world. Her monumental metal chains were composed of smaller links, highlighting the transition between industrial mass production and handcrafted artistry. Veronika both celebrated and questioned the significance of uniqueness in the shadow of mass production.

The fourth invited artist of the COLLnnECTIVE series was jewellery artist Anna Börcsök, who presented her new collection at Ezüstláz Gallery. Playfully titled, the collection’s candy-like shapes appeared light-hearted, yet raised thought-provoking questions about material hierarchies, artistic communication, and human connection. Candy opened a dialogue between layers of time and value — a fresh, colourful, and accessible series that invited viewers into a deeper narrative through its wearable aesthetics.

With great pleasure, we presented the bird-themed brooches of Ildikó Dánfalvi – this was the first time her work was on view at Ezüstláz Gallery. The pieces on display were lyrical objects that explored questions of freedom, desire, and identity, evoking the mood of spring, the power of love, and the quiet rhythms of inner transformation.

Our exhibition series aimed to bring artists closer to the public whose work built bridges between Hungarian and international contemporary jewelry – connecting to the broader artistic discourse with sensitivity and a fresh perspective.