Jewelry on the Wild Side
This second Wild Side book continues Elena Agostinis’s exploration of artists who transform the ordinary into the extraordinary.
Jewelry on the Wild Side celebrates artists and artisans who turn overlooked materials into remarkable wearable works. Shaped by Elena’s travels and her lifelong fascination with inventive making, the book reflects on the universal practice of self-adornment across borders, cultures, and geographies, inviting readers to come away with a widened sense of beauty and a deeper appreciation for the expressive power of wearable art.
What to
Expect Inside
Inventive jewelry from
unexpected materials
a look at artists and artisans using unconventional elements in bold, surprising ways.
A global exploration
of adornment
works shaped by travel, cultural observation, and the shared human desire to decorate
A new way of seeing
beauty
Wearable artworks that challenge traditional ideas of beauty and offer an expansive version of self-expression
