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The island of Hydra, her birthplace, has always been a source of inspiration for her. The spheres she moulds hold the radiance and strength of the Greek sun. The perfect lines she draws, like arrows that carry her love for the sea, for the Greek sky, for life itself. A love that becomes manifest in the hearts she forms, the love she holds for her son, her husband and those small moments of happiness, as when walking the family dog through the picturesque backstreets of the island. |
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Athens School of Fine Arts |
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Royal College of Art London |
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Design of the Olympic Medal of the Athens 2004 Games. Greece has honoured Elena Votsi by choosing the medal she designed for the Olympic Games of 2004 and all Games henceforth |
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Design of jewellery for |
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The Acropolis Museum |
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The National Art Gallery |
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The Museum of Cycladic Art |
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The Benaki Museum |
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Ongoing partnerships with international designer fashion houses (RALPH LAUREN - GUCCI) |
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International Awards at the Las Vegas Trade Show |
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2009: Spiral-shaped ring |
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this line bends a straight line into a spiral shape, representing the eternal flame of creation and evolution |
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2011: Ring with Sphere and Arrow |
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the light side of love is illuminated by the diamonds on this ring, while the Cupid's arrow represents the pain of longing and the hidden crypt enfolds the secret of passion |
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Revision as of 10:40, 6 July 2012
Elena Votsi (Greek: Έλενα Βότση, b. 1964 on Hydra island) is a Greek jewelry designer. She worked for Gucci for three years before opening her own boutique in Athens.
In 2003 she designed the Athens 2004 Olympic Medal. Her obverse design will be kept for use in all future Olympic Games.
Her handmade 18-karat gold ring with diamonds won the 2009 Couture Design Award in the category "Best in the New-to-Couture," a category for first-time exhibitors at the Las Vegas show.[1]
References
The island of Hydra, her birthplace, has always been a source of inspiration for her. The spheres she moulds hold the radiance and strength of the Greek sun. The perfect lines she draws, like arrows that carry her love for the sea, for the Greek sky, for life itself. A love that becomes manifest in the hearts she forms, the love she holds for her son, her husband and those small moments of happiness, as when walking the family dog through the picturesque backstreets of the island.
Athens School of Fine Arts Royal College of Art London Design of the Olympic Medal of the Athens 2004 Games. Greece has honoured Elena Votsi by choosing the medal she designed for the Olympic Games of 2004 and all Games henceforth Design of jewellery for The Acropolis Museum The National Art Gallery The Museum of Cycladic Art The Benaki Museum Ongoing partnerships with international designer fashion houses (RALPH LAUREN - GUCCI)
International Awards at the Las Vegas Trade Show 2009: Spiral-shaped ring this line bends a straight line into a spiral shape, representing the eternal flame of creation and evolution
2011: Ring with Sphere and Arrow the light side of love is illuminated by the diamonds on this ring, while the Cupid's arrow represents the pain of longing and the hidden crypt enfolds the secret of passion
External links
- Official website
- Olympic Museum page on Athens 2004 medals
- Article in International Jewellery
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