Who is Poelie Jansen?
30+ Years' Experience
In the multicultural heart of The Hague lies the studio of jewelry designer Poelie Jansen. Poelie studied at the vocational school in Schoonhoven and completed her training in gold- and silversmithing in 1994.
During her training, she did an internship in Indonesia, where she focused on the traditional, hands-on side of the craft and deepened her skills in refining a piece of jewelry - a precision that has remained her signature ever since.
In addition to being self-employed as a jewelry designer since graduating, Poelie works on commission, teaches metalsmithing courses and workshops - and, as a recognized goldsmith, carries an official maker's mark - the legally required hallmark that allows every piece to be traced directly back to her workshop.
Her work can be seen in various galleries, at exhibitions, and in her own studio in the center of The Hague.
Travel and Other Cultures
Poelie loves traveling and other cultures, and that passion is immediately evident in her work. Emotions, thoughts, experiences, memories, wishes, and dreams form the starting point for every series she creates; gemstones, nature, and other cultures are key sources of inspiration.
Whenever she hits the road in her RV, she brings along her homemade workbench so she can work on new collections along the way.
The landscapes, colors, and atmosphere of the places where she stays are an endless source of inspiration - this is how each piece of jewelry emerges from a unique experience, and every collection tells its own story.
The Design Process
Poelie usually starts with a rough sketch. As she begins to develop the sketch at her workbench, the design takes on an even richer formal language than what was originally sketched. She believes that experimenting with this spontaneous formal language is essential to achieving a certain atmosphere in the design. For her, a ring is “…never just round—there’s always something more to it…”.
She achieves the atmosphere she envisions, on the one hand, through her own distinctive design language—characterized by refined details—and, on the other hand, through her choice of materials: gold, red gold, (blackened) silver, and oxidized copper, combined with gemstones and/or pearls.
If you are interested in Poelie's work, please feel free to contact her. A piece of jewelry can be designed and made to your wishes, in consultation with her.
If you would like information about the prices of the jewelry shown in the photos, you can call 06 208 337 88, or send an email to Poelie Jansen.
Unique jewelry
Highlights of Her Career
Haar vakmanschap kreeg ook buiten het atelier erkenning: al ruim tien jaar is ze op film te zien in een kunstmuseum, ontwierp ze sieraden voor een grote theaterproductie en werd ze geselecteerd door een spraakmakend Brits theatergezelschap voor een eigen artistieke reactie op hun voorstelling.
Theater – Disney’s AIDA de Musical
Poelie maakte het handgemaakte “Eye of Horus” collier en broche voor de hoofdrolspelers van Disney’s AIDA de Musical, te zien op het toneel van het AFAS Circustheater.
Theater – Punchdrunk, Londen
Poelie werd geselecteerd door het gerenommeerde Britse theatergezelschap Punchdrunk om, na een open oproep aan kunstenaars, een eigen artistieke reactie te maken op hun voorstelling The Drowned Man – het resultaat is te zien in haar Punchdrunk-collectie.
Film – Wonderkamers, Kunstmuseum Den Haag
Poelie is op film te zien in de Wonderkamers van het Kunstmuseum Den Haag, waar bezoekers haar aan het werk kunnen zien als edelsmid tijdens de tentoonstelling MAKERS.
Vakpers – Vakblad Edelmetaal
In juli 2023 werd het werk van Poelie Jansen opgenomen in Vakblad Edelmetaal, het officiële vakblad van de Federatie Goud en Zilver – de brancheorganisatie voor Nederlandse juweliers en edelsmeden.
Dit is onder andere terug te vinden op de media-pagina, samen met interviews en publicaties over haar werk.
Follow Poelie on Social Media
Curious about how a piece of jewelry is made? Poelie takes you through her creative process on social media. You’ll see new designs, unique gemstones, and work from the studio. You’ll also stay up to date on upcoming jewelry-making classes and workshops.
Follow Poelie on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. Be inspired by the stories behind each piece of handmade jewelry.
