Bibi van der Velden in conversation with Madeleine

Before the private trunkshow at MADISON, a quiet meeting took place away from the public eye. In the intimate setting of Madeleine’s home, a discussion unfolded naturally, unhurried and personal, setting the emotional tone for the days that followed.

The setting

This was not a formal interview, but a shared moment. Surrounded by familiar objects and soft light, the conversation allowed space for honesty, nuance and reflection. A pause before the energy of the trunkshow, where thoughts could settle and ideas could surface freely.

A dialogue on craft and instinct

In conversation with Madeleine, Bibi van der Velden spoke about her sculptural approach to jewellery. Pieces that begin as sketches, shaped slowly by hand, guided as much by instinct as by technique. They discussed patience, precision and the importance of allowing curiosity and play to remain present in the creative process.

Nature, materials, emotion

The dialogue moved through Bibi’s relationship with rare and unexpected materials, and the way nature informs her work not as ornament, but as structure, rhythm and life. Jewellery emerges here as something alive, carrying memory, energy and emotion, rather than existing as pure decoration.

A moment before the encounter

This conversation offered a rare glimpse into the thoughts and sensitivities behind the creations, captured just before the pieces were revealed at MADISON. A quiet prelude to the trunkshow, and an invitation into a world where jewellery is lived, felt and experienced as wearable sculpture.

MADISON x BIBI VAN DER VELDEN  EVENT GALLERY

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