Thibault HazelzetThe Love of Laocoon Ring

Thibault Hazelzet’s rings are a reflection of his work as an artist. The brutality of the treatment of materials and the finesse of the figures linked to simple shapes create a contemporary and classic effect simultaneously - a delicate brutalism. Hazelzet focuses on extreme contrasts and creates modern pieces that remain universal and timeless. The Love of Laocoon Ring is meticulously crafted out of bronze and porcelain with detailed carvings adorning the exterior of the ring. As a child, Hazelzet spent time studying the pages of his parents' 19th century book of cameos. This book inspired him to create castings that are still used and featured on the rings today. For the porcelain shards, Hazelzet begins by molding and firing them at 1300°C. He then shapes the wax rings around these porcelains and directly pours the silver. The carving process is then meticulously carried out. Production lead time approximately 4 – 6 weeks.