“When I look back I realize that metal has always felt right for me. I was captured by the hard material that reluctantly allows you to shape it. I was in control.” – Kerstin Öhlin Lejonklou
These words are by silversmith Kerstin Öhlin Lejonklou, on the reason why she first started creating jewellery. In 2013 Kerstin Öhlin Lejonklou celebrated 50 years as a silversmith and I had the honour of interviewing Kerstin and transforming her memories and thoughts into an inspiring book.
Kerstin shared stories about both her greatest accomplishments as well as the tough lessons she has learned during her working life. The book is a personal recount of what it was like to leave Stockholm in the 60’s after graduating from Konstfack, moving north and setting up a workshop in Östersund, exploring the cube-shape, falling in love, developing a career and becoming a renowned artist. The 110 pages are filled with images of her amazing jewellery in silver, gold and precious stones, as well as snapshots of important memories.
