University of Amsterdam

Co-Founder / CEO at Auverture

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Born in New York into a creative family and growing up in England and the Netherlands, an exciting and globally oriented life defines this 21st century artist. Bibi van der Veldens' international background was a powerful foundation for her later creative expressions.

It did not take long for her to choose a life passionately dedicated to fine arts. Through her mother, accomplished sculptor Michèle Deiters, she became acquainted with the world of art at a young age. As her earliest childhood memories are those of freshly cut stone, it was not surprising that sculpting became her vocation.

Bibi studied fine arts in Florence, Italy. She developed her skills further at the Gerrit Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam and finally at the Royal Academy of Arts in The Hague.

Bibi’s jewellery pieces have a craftsmanship-meets-design aesthetic, featuring an unusual blend of materials. Every piece arises from a creative journey that might start with a vintage pocket watch, a family heirloom, or 40,000-year-old mammoth tusk.
The handmade creations can be seen as a natural outgrowth of the English countryside where she grew up. She now divides her work across several continents and has studios in The Netherlands, Switzerland, France and Thailand.
Bibi combines historical materials with innovative ideas, newly developed techniques and a great dose of creativity.

Another important element is consciousness. Using sustainable materials and creating awareness for a better living environment, Bibi wants to achieve a balance between luxury and sustainability in a way that chimes with the mood of the modern consumer.
Bibi is known for her sense of fun and sharp appreciation of everyday beauty, mixed with a strong love for nature and sculptural form. This unique combination has fuelled Bibi’s design into globally acclaimed and desired works of art.

Bibi van der Velden - Wearable Works of Art

At Auverture, discover unusual luxury pieces that we have scoured the world to find. We specialise in unique, designer fine jewellery, dreamt up by artists and brought to life by skilled craftspeople in under-the-radar ateliers and workshops scattered across the globe.

<a href="http://www.auverture.com">http://www.auverture.com</a>  -  Crafted with Love, Curated with Taste, Worn With Character.

Thomas de Haas