July 1-31, 2016
Artist’s Reception: Friday July 1, 6-8pm
A showcase of recent works by Vienna-based designer Florian Ladstaetter. With designs that range from simple beaded necklaces to dramatic sculptural body adornments, Ladstaetter’s pieces bring several concepts together with a wealth of references, theories, contexts and inspirations.
The German born artist grew up in Austria, where he completed a Diploma in Advanced Metal Design from the University of Applied Arts Vienna, before returning to Germany to study Philosophy in Munich. His jewelry has been featured in numerous international publications such as W magazine, San Francisco magazine, AnOther magazine, Japanese Vogue, Dazed&Confused and i-D. Ladstaetter’s work can also be found in the collections of the University and Museum of Applied Arts (Vienna), the Museum of Technique (Vienna), the Austrian Ministry of Culture and Education, and the Victoria & Albert Museum (London).
![](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/FlorianBeads.jpg)
Florian Ladstaetter, Detail, Hand Painted Wood Bead Necklaces
![](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/FlorianTanWhiteBeads.jpg)
Florian Ladstaetter, Necklace, hand painted wooden beads
![FlorianCarvedWoodChoker](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/FlorianCarvedWoodChoker.jpg)
Florian Ladstaetter, Carved Wood Necklace, Walnut, Maple, sterling silver plated brass chain
![FLorian16s_ASCENSION_Lookbook.pdf](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/FLorianNecklace.jpg)
Florian Ladstaetter, Sculpture Necklace (and inspiration), silver plated carved wood.
![](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/FlorianJuanitaMore2.jpg)
Florian Ladstaetter, Sculpture Necklace, silver plated carved wood. Featured in the June 2016 issue of San Francisco magazine, worn by Juanita More.
![](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/FlorianPaintedBead1.jpg)
Florian Ladstaetter, Necklace, hand painted wooden beads, pearls
![](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/FlorianWoodPearlBrooch2.jpg)
Florian Ladstaetter, Brooch, carved maple wood, pearls
![FLorian16s_ASCENSION_Lookbook.pdf](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/FLorianNecklace2.jpg)
Florian Ladstaetter, Large Sculpture Necklace (and inspiration), silver plated carved wood, polyester rope
![](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/FlorianWhiteGreen.jpg)
Florian Ladstaetter, Necklace, hand painted wooden beads
![Florian Ladstaette, Seedbead Triple Necklace, polyester cord wrapped in seedbead strands](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/FlorianWhiteOrangeBeads.jpg)
Florian Ladstaetter, Seedbead Triple Necklace, polyester cord wrapped in glass seedbead strands
![](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/FlorianWoodBangle1.jpg)
Florian Ladstaetter, Wood Bangle, Carved Walnut
![](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/FlorianPendant3.jpg)
Florian Ladstaetter, Pendant, acrylic and glass
![](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/FlorianVertebraRings1.jpg)
Florian Ladstaetter, Rings, Brass with ruthenium plating
![FLorian_Women_14w_Lookbook.pdf](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/FL-Beads.jpg)
Florian Ladstaetter, Detail, Glass, Plastic, Lave Bead Necklaces
![](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/FlorianSmallBlackPendant2.jpg)
Florian Ladstaetter, Pendant, acrylic and glass
![](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/FlorianWall.jpg)
Florian Ladstaetter, Large Sculpture Necklaces (Installation), Silver plated carved wood, polyester rope
![Florian Ladstaetter, Multi Necklace (detail), Glass and acrylic beads](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/FlorianBlackBlackNecklace.jpg)
Florian Ladstaetter, Multi Necklace (detail), Glass and acrylic beads
![](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/FlorianWoodBeads6.jpg)
Florian Ladstaetter, Necklace, hand painted wooden beads
![Florian Ladstaetter, Wood Necklace, Painted pine wood, polyester cord](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/FlorianWoodRopeNecklace.jpg)
Florian Ladstaetter, Wood Necklace, Painted pine wood, polyester cord