Sonja Hunefeld is a Dutch goldsmith renowned for her mastery of ancient granulation. A technique dating back over 5,000 years and practiced today by only a small number of specialists worldwide. Working entirely by hand, she alloys her own gold and produces each granule individually, fusing them without visible solder. Her practice bridges archaeology, metallurgy, and contemporary design, combining historical craftsmanship with a research-driven, forward-looking perspective.
In this piece, Hunefeld unites origin and system, intuition and structure. Ancient technique meets contemporary thought. Transforming gold into a meditation on how form, order, and meaning emerge from the smallest particles.