
Poetic jewelry paintings. Robert Smit
The Dutch artist Robert Smith is one of the leading jewelers of our time. His jewelry blurs the boundaries of traditional jewelry art, his art looks like graphics with vivid color elements and poetic context.
Robert started to make jewelry quite early: at the age of 19 he repaired jewelry for a jewelry store in his hometown Delft. During this period he met the artist Jan Schoonhoven, who belonged to the experimental Zero group and was known for his studies of light, form and volumes through sculptural reliefs, made of corrugated cardboard, papier-mâché and plywood. Robert visited the artist almost every day, fascinated by his work.

Jan Schoonhoven. Painted papier mâché on wood, 1972

Jan Schoonhoven. Ink on paper, 1985

Jan Schoonhoven. Ink on paper, 1982
It was he who encouraged Robert to apply for the Staatliche Kunst + Werkschule in Pforzheim (Germany).

Brooch. Gold, rubies


Necklace Dog with Red Mouth, 1997. 18ct gold, lacquer

Brooch Bello as a still life. Gold, pearl, painted

Brooch, 1991. Gold

Letter to Madonna delle Dolomiti

Brooch Walking in Padova, 2002. Gold, silver, steel, paint




To get to know more about the artist and see more his creations visit his website.