{"id":20303,"date":"2025-03-15T17:22:52","date_gmt":"2025-03-15T16:22:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.amber.com.pl\/broken-przelamane-nagrody-przyznane\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T19:43:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T17:43:01","slug":"broken-awarded-prizes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amber.com.pl\/en\/aktualnosci\/broken-przelamane-nagrody-przyznane\/","title":{"rendered":"BROKEN \/ BREAKDOWN - prizes awarded"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>There is a widespread opinion that the task of art is to break the rules, to transgress conventions, aesthetics and ultimately to change habits (one's own - the author's and the audience's). But is this always a necessary condition? What price must be paid for this? In the field of art, does breaking through always mean going against the tide? Is it an expression of rebellion or rather a step out of one's comfort zone? At what point does an artist in search of a new language in art set limits and slow down (or compromise)?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>35 entries from 27 authors were submitted to the competition, of which the jury selected 26 entries from 22 authors for the exhibition. The jury consisted of:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Michalina Owczarek-Siwak<\/strong> \u2013 Jewellery designer, lecturer at the Academy of Fine Arts in \u0141\u00f3d\u017a, Director of the Jewellery Institute (chairwoman of the jury),<\/li>\n<li><strong>Renata Adamowicz<\/strong> \u2013 Director of the Amber Museum in Gda\u0144sk, art historian,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Monika Szpatowicz<\/strong> \u2013 President of the Foundation for Design Promotion and curator of the AMBERIF fair, author and implementer of numerous cultural education projects, curator of over 100 contemporary art exhibitions and nearly 150 artistic jewellery exhibitions in Poland and abroad,<\/li>\n<li><strong><a style=\"text-align: justify; background-color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/amber.com.pl\/en\/in-silence-and-solitude-a-conversation-with-maciej-rozenberg\/\">Maciej Rozenberg\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>\u2013 jewellery designer, photographer, art historian,\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong><a style=\"text-align: justify; background-color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/amber.com.pl\/en\/i-am-doomed-to-amber-interview-with-dariusz-zaranski\/\">Dariusz Zara\u0144ski<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 jewellery designer and maker for 45 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The jury selected the works for the exhibition and awarded the following statutory prizes:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"494\" src=\"https:\/\/amber.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/3684_2-a79.webp\" alt=\"3684 2\" class=\"wp-image-20298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amber.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/3684_2-a79.webp 500w, https:\/\/amber.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/.\/3684_2-a79-480.webp 480w, https:\/\/amber.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/.\/3684_2-a79-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Grand Prize: JAKUB \u015aLIWOWSKI<\/strong> <strong>for the earrings \u201eTwo from one were made...\u201d \u2013 for the subtlety yet aptness of the theme and the contrasting combination of materials that compositionally form a cohesive whole.<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>The laureate received the Gda\u0144sk Mayor's Award (1 kg of amber) and, sponsored by the Gda\u0144sk International Fair, a stand at the AMBERIF SPRING 2026 Fair.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/amber.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/3684_3-9af.webp\" alt=\"3684 3\" class=\"wp-image-20299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amber.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/3684_3-9af.webp 500w, https:\/\/amber.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/.\/3684_3-9af-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/amber.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/.\/3684_3-9af-480.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>2nd place: WOJTEK RYGA\u0141O<\/strong> <strong>for the \u201eThe Wedge Will Break Everything\u201d pendant \u2013 for its uncompromising message.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The laureate received a prize funded by ROBIS \u2013 a shopping voucher for the store to the value of PLN 2000.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/amber.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/3684_4-28d.webp\" alt=\"3684 4\" class=\"wp-image-20300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amber.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/3684_4-28d.webp 500w, https:\/\/amber.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/.\/3684_4-28d-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/amber.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/.\/3684_4-28d-480.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>3rd place: MICHA\u0141 FATYGA<\/strong> <strong>For the \u201ePrze\u0142om\u201d brooch and ring set \u2013 for the original concept of everyday jewellery made from unusual materials, as well as a humorous take on the subject.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The prize is a tool kit donated by the MOTYL company. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Special awards were also given out in the competition, which were received by:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/amber.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/3684_5-15b.webp\" alt=\"3684 5\" class=\"wp-image-20301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amber.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/3684_5-15b.webp 500w, https:\/\/amber.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/.\/3684_5-15b-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/amber.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/.\/3684_5-15b-480.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>JAN LEKSZYCKI for the brooch \u201eTwo Options\u201d<\/strong> \u2013 from AMBER EXPERTS (0.5 kg amber)<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"497\" src=\"https:\/\/amber.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/3684_6-521.webp\" alt=\"3684 6\" class=\"wp-image-20302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amber.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/3684_6-521.webp 500w, https:\/\/amber.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/.\/3684_6-521-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/amber.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/.\/3684_6-521-480.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>ANDRZEJ BOSS for the \u201eBrosza\u201d brooch\u201d<\/strong> \u2013 from the YES Gallery (0.5 kg of silver).&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>The vast majority of authors approached the subject directly. This has both its advantages and disadvantages. For those who are not familiar with conceptual jewellery, this will be the first step towards understanding it, but for a more experienced audience, it may leave something to be desired. Personally, I missed a bit of subtlety, more in-depth thoughts on what the titular BROKEN could be more than just a contrast of colours or materials. But I also understand that the participants\u201e approach may indicate a need to speak directly \u2013 without forcing a deep meaning. Therefore, let us notice these works as they are, appreciating their aesthetic or craftsmanship quality. Jewellery does not always have to be about something; it can also be \u201djust\" an interesting object \u2013 summarised Michalina Owczarek, chairperson of the jury.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The announcement of the competition results and awards ceremony took place on 13th March 2025 during the AMBERIF Spring International Amber and Jewellery Fair in Gda\u0144sk, while the post-competition exhibition's vernissage was held at the Amber Museum in Gda\u0144sk.<\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/>XXI International Jewellery Competition PRESENTATIONS 2025 <\/strong><br \/><strong>Organisers: Association of Goldsmiths' Forms, International Gda\u0144sk Fair S.A.<br \/>Curators: Zuzanna Liskowacka, Tomasz Stangrecki<\/strong><br \/><strong>Exhibition: Amber Museum in Gda\u0144sk, 13.03 \u2013 1.06.2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommended:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amber.com.pl\/en\/presentations-2025-broken\/\">PRESENTATIONS 2025 - BROKEN\/BROKEN <\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/amber.com.pl\/en\/prezentacje-2024-umiar-w-bizuterii\/\">2024 PRESENTATIONS: \u201eModeration\u201d in jewellery <\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/amber.com.pl\/en\/prezentacje-2019-protezeusze\/\">PRESENTATIONS 2019: Prosthetics<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/amber.com.pl\/en\/prezentacje-2018-bursztyn-inspiruje\/\">PRESENTATIONS 2018: Amber inspires<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/amber.com.pl\/en\/prezentacje-2017-srebro-papier\/\">PRESENTATIONS 2017: Silver &amp; paper<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/amber.com.pl\/en\/prezentacje-2013-zuzycie-sztuki\/\">PRESENTATIONS 2013: Consumption of art <\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>27 authors took up the challenge of preparing a creative statement on BROKEN in the 21st International Jewellery Art Competition PRESENTATIONS 2025. 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