Don’t miss our next event! The next French Culture Nights will be held on February 22 and promises you an enjoyable atmosphere featuring new talented artists. Let’s discover Julie Prunier, a jewelry designer.
Julie Prunier, a young, French designer offers a cute range of jewelry products that emote springtime – and just in time!
After graduating from the École Boulle, a prominent art school located in Paris and famous throughout Europe, Julie Prunier decided to move to New York and start her own jewelry line.
Thanks to her school’s specialization in hand engraving, and specific know-how, she started to work as an apprentice for renowned jewelry creator Michael Van. Then, she moved to Geneva, Switzerland, where she worked in a prestigious workshop, engraving miniature décors and micro-sculptures on high-end collectible watches for companies such as Vacheron Constantin, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Breguet. She indeed engraved with meticulous care some of the most famous watches’ graphics.
Prunier’s creations are described as “contemporary art jewelry,” but with everything executed in traditional, Old World techniques. Her range of products is very diversified: you can find rings, earrings, bracelet, and necklaces for her… or for him! The artist also chose to develop a direct link with the customer by providing custom design services to bring out the sometimes hidden personality traits.
Thanks to her own motto “Be wild, be spontaneous,” it’s easy to understand Julie’s inspiration. The artist is indeed inspired by nature and all organic elements that constitute it. When we asked Julie where her motivation came from, she explained that she listens to nature’s rhythm and tries to recreate the atmosphere in each piece that she designs. She also said that she used to sit and stare at the mountains for hours, or hike in the forest, where she would record through drawing every bit and sound in the surroundings.
Moreover, she is also passionate about Art Nouveau and is inspired by artists like the photographer Karl Blossfeldt, or the famous architect Antoni Gaudí.
In the spring of 2009, one year after she arrived from France, she felt a need to create and to get involved in a manual project. She also decided to launch her Prunier Vecchio brand, in order to satisfy lovers of art, lovers of nature and of course, lovers of life. All are available on her website, www.pruniervecchio.com. Working home is a way for her to combine her passion without missing her two-year-old son’s growth. By doing so, Julie found the perfect balance between art, creation, passion and personal life. What else can you ask for?
By Clemence Brothier
