by Femke Kleisen | Jul 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
Hubert and Anneke are getting married and would like to have beautiful rings made by a goldsmith. On a cold winter day, I met them in my studio and while enjoying a delicious cup of coffee, we started talking about the design. Hubert had some old jewellery that he...
by Femke Kleisen | Jul 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
In the course of our lives, we sometimes have moments when our hearts are deeply touched. Such a moment I experienced when I met Ilona, a woman with a gentle gleam in her eyes, but also a quiet sadness that lay behind it; the loss of her faithful companion, her...
by Femke Kleisen | Jul 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
Miami, Florida – a symphony of sunshine, palm trees and an ocean breeze that greets you. As I think back on my time at the fair in Miami, I still feel the excitement that coursed through my veins from the moment I left, even in the midst of an impending...
by Femke Kleisen | Jul 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
When I think of the fauna and flora of South Africa, there is one flower that immediately captivates you with its extraordinary beauty – the protea. With its striking shapes and vibrant colors, the protea is a true source of inspiration for me as an artist. For...
by Femke Kleisen | Jul 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
As a goldsmith, I often get the opportunity to create unique and personalized pieces. This was also the case with the gold pendant I recently made for Joep Kruikemeier, a talented billiard player who competed in the Dutch Three-Belt Large Championship. Joep, a key...
by Femke Kleisen | Jul 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
In the fabric of friendship, we often find the most beautiful inspiration. A friend like Reynhard is a rare person with a deep understanding of the processes of life, with whom I have the most meaningful conversations. It was my privilege to make a ring, a ring that...
