Révélations
May 2025 - Grand Palais, Paris
In May 2025, Julia Bartsch participated in Révélations, the international biennial dedicated to fine craft and contemporary creation, held at the Grand Palais in Paris. As part of her residency at Ateliers de Paris (2023–2025), she was selected among nine designers and artisans to represent the institution's savoir-faire on a shared exhibition stand.
For this occasion, Julia presented The Gemstone Edition, a collection of fifteen unique silver rings set with gemstones. This collection was the first time gemstones were introduced into Julia’s work, marking a new chapter in her practice.
Participation in Révélations represented an important step in the recognition of Julia's work, introducing her practice to a wider audience of clients, collectors and craft professionals.
The Sculptural Edition
November 2024 - Galerie Le petit prieure, Paris
With The Sculptural Edition, Julia Bartsch introduced her first numbered series of one-of-a-kind jewellery pieces. This series was made out of eleven unique silver rings whose sculptural forms were developed around the central motif of the fold.
Conceived as a solo exhibition, the presentation created a dialogue between tangible objects and photographic documentation. Alongside the silver rings, visitors discovered a selection of artistic photographs and close-up studies of the human body that served as a source of inspiration throughout the creative process.
A pivotal moment for the atelier, The Sculptural Edition marked Julia's first exploration of numbered collector pieces and one-of-a-kind creations. It laid the base for future numbered collections, leading to the launch of The Gemstone Edition in 2025 and The Sapphire Edition in 2026, evolving the atelier towards a more precious and collectible direction.
Credits
Set Design: Benjamin Godiniaux, Architect
Photography: Lisa Marleen Mueller
