Razvan Bungardean (Romania)
RAZVAN BUNGARDEAN
Designer biography:
Bungardean Razvan, a 22-year-old visionary artist, seamlessly blends painting and jewelry design to create stunning, avant-garde pieces resonating with the digital age. With a Bachelor’s in Painting from UAD Cluj and currently pursuing a Master’s at UNArte, Razvan brings a unique perspective to contemporary art. For the past two years, he has transformed traditional jewelry into modern, wearable art through "Neo-Sigil: Chrome Manifestations." His interest in jewelry design merges visual storytelling with tactile, everyday nature, combining technical skills from painting with innovative design. The collection reflects Y2K culture, cyber aesthetics, and neotribalism, each piece a unique sigil capturing individuality and connection to past and future.
Collection concept:
"Neo-Sigil: Chrome Manifestations" is an avant-garde jewelry collection bridging ancient symbols and digital-age aesthetics. Capturing Y2K culture, cyber aesthetics, and neotribalism, each piece resonates with modern, style-conscious individuals. Crafted in silver, these futuristic yet timeless sigils reflect inner strength and individuality. Inspired by chrome's fluidity and Y2K's shiny surfaces, the collection blends new-age spirituality with modern design. Silver's reflective, durable quality adds a high-tech feel. Embracing early 2000s style, the designs are nostalgic and forward-thinking, featuring organic shapes and tribal symbols. Each piece serves as a digital sigil, connecting the wearer to the broader world, versatile for both casual and special occasions.
Bungardean Razvan, necklace, cyber, 2024, sterlingsilver, stone, 5x3cm
Bungardean Razvan, ring, cybersigil, 2024, sterlingsilver, 2x2
