Artist Hanna Hedman wearing her own work, Loss. Photo: Sanna Lindberg

"Wear it Loud," a bold contemporary art jewelry exhibition at beloved Reinstein Ross's new R|R Gallery in New York's Meatpacking District, is dedicated to exploring the ongoing conversation between fashion and jewelry. Timed to coincide with Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, "Wear it Loud" (on view through October 16) is curated by Bella Neyman and Ruta Reifen, of Platforma. The show presents over 50 pieces of studio art jewelry by sixteen emerging and renowned international artists.

While each piece represents a unique, one-or-a-kind wearable works of art, the show is divided into five categories: artists who reinterpret vintage jewelry through the use of nontraditional materials (the kind often seen in fashion editorials); artists who are inspired by the portrayal of jewelry in fashion magazines; artists who use photography to create their own editorials and act as their own models or brand ambassadors; artists who subvert the logos of popular fashion houses to create original work; and artists who create jewelry that's an extension of the garment.

The concepts behind the work represent a wild range, exploring materiality, politics, gender roles, fashion and personal identity, and the artists present their work in non-traditional materials: silicone, concrete, PVC, found objects, synthetic hair, resin and 3D printed nylon.

"There is a growing interest in contemporary art jewelry, and very few venues for this kind of work," remarks Bella Neyman.This is the inaugural show for the R|R Gallery, which is housed in a storefront space connected to the downtown store and workshop of Reinstein/Ross, Goldsmiths. The Gallery was founded by Reinstein/Ross to exhibit progressive work in studio art jewelry, as well as fine arts related to jewelry, precious stones, and precious metals. "Our mission is to bring international exposure to emerging and established artists, through promotion, education and exhibition", said Andrew Schloss, Director of the R|R Gallery, and a partner at Reinstein/Ross.

Artists featured in "Wear it Loud" include Hanna Hedman, Denise J. Reytan, Tara Locklear, Eunmi (Mia) Kwon, Nikki Couppee, Rebecca Hannan, Marge Hinge, Anya Kivarkis, Tara Locklear, Inbar Shahak, Ashley Buchanan, Alissia Melka-Teichroew, Cristina Dias, Gregory Larin, Johanna Törnqvist, Karin Seufert, and Lola Brooks.

Artist Lola Brooks wearing her own work, Hearts. Photo: Evan Morgan

Wear It Loud is on view through October 16 at the R|R Gallery, 30 Gansevoort Street, NYC.

All opening photos: Matt Neiditz unless otherwise specified.