UTE DECKER
about the artist
ute decker is a german born artist-jeweller.
with a degree in political economics, ute travelled extensively and lived in paris and new york for many years as a linguist, journalist and documentary maker.
she is now based in london.
born into a family of artisan wine makers going back to the 16th century, ute grew up in the rhine valley with a deep respect and passion for nature and craftsmanship.
ute’s jewellery practice is enriched by her experience in other mediums such as sculpture, textiles, paper and ceramics. her journalistic background continues to inform her practice: she thinks carefully about her work and its context in society and the environment, while seeking a dialog with other artist and advocating sustainability.
ute is an artist-maker who cares about every aspect of her craft including the materials she uses. actively engaged in campaigning for ethical ‘good practice’ from mine to jewellery-box, ute is striving to apply the most sustainable studio practices: using fairtrade gold, 100% recycled silver, recycled packaging materials, and substituting traditional toxic resins with bio-resins derived from sunflowers.
while her website has become a focal point for information on ethical jewellery practices, ute writes articles on ethical jewellery and is regularly invited to to speak at workshops and seminars.