Daniel Brush (1947-2022), revered American artist-goldsmith, painter, sculptor and philosopher, was a true modern-day alchemist. He fused art, science, poetry and philosophy to create unique works, challenging the conventions of jewelry arts. Working from his Manhattan loft, alongside his wife and collaborator Olivia and surrounded by his collection of antique machines, Daniel Brush dedicated his life to artistic exploration. He profoundly transformed the perceptions of jewelry, questioning its decorative, emotional or talismanic role, as well as its relationship to the body, femininity and fashion.
Born in Cleveland in 1947, Daniel Brush studied at the Carnegie Institute of Technology before teaching art philosophy at Georgetown University. In 1978, he moved to New York to fully dedicate himself to his artistic practice, a devotion he maintained every day during his lifetime.
His work has been celebrated in major exhibitions, including "Gold Without Boundaries" at the Smithsonian (Washington D.C., 1998), "Blue Steel Gold Light" at the Museum of Art and Design (New York, 2012), and several presentations organized by L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, such as "Cuffs and Necks" (Paris, 2017 and New York, 2018), "An Edifying Journey" (Hong Kong, 2023) and "Thinking About Monet" (Tokyo, 2024). Some of his creations are held in the permanent collections of prestigious museums worldwide, including the Metropolitan Museum in New York, the Smithsonian in Washington D.C., and the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.
