‘The Alchemist‘

Explore transformation through the language of metal with Rebecca de Quin in The Alchemist. Shaped by the classic, this theme opens up space for experimentation — including patination, texture, and form. We have welcomed works that embody transformation, material mastery, and the alchemy of craft, balancing traditional and contemporary techniques.

A short excerpt from the book that inspired this showcase:

 

“The book that most interested the boy told stories of alchemists. They dedicated their lives to the purification of metals; believed if metal were heated for years, it would free itself of all individual properties and be the Soul of the World. They spent years observing the fire, so close that the purification of metals led to purification of themselves.”

— The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

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