Overview

Hans Stofer (1957, CH) lives and works in London. Trained as a precision engineer before entering the Zurich School of Art, where he studied jewellery and design. In 1984 he set up his first studio in Zurich. In 1987 he moved to London. From 2006 til 2017 he was appointed Professor of Goldsmithing, Silversmithing, Metalwork & Jewellery at the Royal College of Art, London. Later from 2017 till 2023 Stofer was appointed Professor of Jewellery at the Burg Giebichenstein, University of Art and Design Halle, Germany.

 

Recent projects and exhibitions have included:  Walk the Line, Gallery SO, London; Straw Dogs, Spring Project, London; Causing Chaos, Fife Contemporary Art & Craft, St Andrews Museum; Thing Tang Trash - Upcycling in Contemporary Ceramics, West Norway Museum of Decorative Art, Bergen; The Nature Of Things, New Art Centre, Roche Court, UK and Beautiful Objects, The Aram Gallery, London.

 

He has work in a variety of public collections, including: V&A Museum, London; Pinakothek der Moderne, Munich; Danner Stiftung, Munich; MUDAC, Lausanne; Schweizerisches Landesmuseum, Zurich; Louis Koch Collection; Crafts Council Collection, London.

 

   

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Works
  • Hans Stofer, Porto Rose, 2020
    Hans Stofer
    Porto Rose, 2020
    Necklace
    Mild steel nails black, silver and gold
    L 50 cm
  • Hans Stofer, Pure Gold, 2020
    Hans Stofer
    Pure Gold, 2020
    Necklace
    Mixed media
    L 32cm
  • Hans Stofer, Nägeli – Pins, 2017
    Hans Stofer
    Nägeli – Pins, 2017
    Stainless steel, Swarovski crystal

  • Hans Stofer, Chain Reaction I, 2012
    Hans Stofer
    Chain Reaction I, 2012
    Steel
  • Hans Stofer, Chain Reaction II, 2012
    Hans Stofer
    Chain Reaction II, 2012
    Brass, Steel
  • Hans Stofer, Chain Reaction III, 2012
    Hans Stofer
    Chain Reaction III, 2012
    Steel, Tin
  • Hans Stofer, Chain Reaction IV, 2012
    Hans Stofer
    Chain Reaction IV, 2012
    Steel, Iron, Enamel
  • Hans Stofer, Chain Reaction IX, 2012
    Hans Stofer
    Chain Reaction IX, 2012
    Silver, Steel
  • Hans Stofer, Chain Reaction V, 2012
    Hans Stofer
    Chain Reaction V, 2012
    Silver, Steel, Plastic
  • Hans Stofer, Chain Reaction VI, 2012
    Hans Stofer
    Chain Reaction VI, 2012
    Galvanized Steel, Iron Nails
  • Hans Stofer, Chain Reaction VII, 2012
    Hans Stofer
    Chain Reaction VII, 2012
    Silver, Steel
  • Hans Stofer, Chain Reaction VIII, 2012
    Hans Stofer
    Chain Reaction VIII, 2012
    Silver, Steel
  • Hans Stofer, Chain Reaction X, 2012
    Hans Stofer
    Chain Reaction X, 2012
    Silver, Steel, Plastic, Padlocks
  • Hans Stofer, Chain Reaction XI, 2012
    Hans Stofer
    Chain Reaction XI, 2012
    Photograph, Gilt Frame
  • Hans Stofer, Chain Reaction XIII, 2012
    Hans Stofer
    Chain Reaction XIII, 2012
    Mixed Media
  • Hans Stofer, Memento Mori, 2012
    Hans Stofer
    Memento Mori, 2012
    Glass, Metal, Paint
  • Hans Stofer, White Tube, 2012
    Hans Stofer
    White Tube, 2012
    Painted Silver, Contextual Mixed Media
  • Hans Stofer, Pipe-Dream, 2011
    Hans Stofer
    Pipe-Dream, 2011
    Copper, Iron, Plastic Figurines, Paint
  • Hans Stofer, Black Diamond Ring, 2010
    Hans Stofer
    Black Diamond Ring, 2010
    Charcoal, Metal
  • Hans Stofer, Creation, 2010
    Hans Stofer
    Creation, 2010
    Steel, Paint, Silver
  • Hans Stofer, I Have Not Got A Clue, 2010
    Hans Stofer
    I Have Not Got A Clue, 2010
    Bulb, Iron, Synthetic Stone
  • Hans Stofer, Render, 2010
    Hans Stofer
    Render, 2010
    Silver, Porcelain, Iron, Wood
    12 x 30 x 6 cm
  • Hans Stofer, The Power of Metal, 2010
    Hans Stofer
    The Power of Metal, 2010
    Silver, Screws, Nails
    11 x 12 cm
  • Hans Stofer, Cheese Board, 2009
    Hans Stofer
    Cheese Board, 2009
    Sprayed PVC Board
    43 x 33 cm
  • Hans Stofer, HEIN-ECKEN, 2009
    Hans Stofer
    HEIN-ECKEN, 2009
    Painted Steel, Silver, Ceramic, Magnets
  • Hans Stofer, Off My Trolley, 2009
    Hans Stofer
    Off My Trolley, 2009
    Div.Materials
    107 x 115 x 60 cm
  • Hans Stofer, 2-4-1, 2006
    Hans Stofer
    2-4-1, 2006
    Wood, Plastic Bucket
    Edition of 2
  • Hans Stofer, Passion Pins, 2006
    Hans Stofer
    Passion Pins, 2006
    Needle, Thread
    Edition of 4
  • Hans Stofer, Web, 2006
    Hans Stofer
    Web, 2006
    Iron Wire, Silver, Spider, Precious Stones, Foam
    1.5 x 10 cm
  • Hans Stofer, Screw Nails, 2005
    Hans Stofer
    Screw Nails, 2005
    Steel
    Edition of 2
  • Hans Stofer, Drain Chain, 2003
    Hans Stofer
    Drain Chain, 2003
    Drain Chain, Different Pearls
  • Hans Stofer, Junk, 2003
    Hans Stofer
    Junk, 2003
    Drain Chain, Silver, Iron, Plastic
  • Hans Stofer, Drain Water Pearl Necklace, 2002
    Hans Stofer
    Drain Water Pearl Necklace, 2002
    Drain Chain, Pearl
    Edition of 2
  • Hans Stofer, Key To My Heart II, 2002
    Hans Stofer
    Key To My Heart II, 2002
    Silver, Red and Black Cord
    Edition of 2
  • Hans Stofer, Moth, 2002
    Hans Stofer
    Moth, 2002
    Moth, Glass, Metal
    5.5 x 4 x 1 cm
  • Hans Stofer, Deep Waters, 2001
    Hans Stofer
    Deep Waters, 2001
    Iron, Tourmaline
    4.5 x 3 x 2.5 cm
  • Hans Stofer, Obscura, 1996
    Hans Stofer
    Obscura, 1996
    Coated Steel, Glass
  • Hans Stofer, Brooch, 1990
    Hans Stofer
    Brooch, 1990
  • Hans Stofer, Brooch, 1990
    Hans Stofer
    Brooch, 1990
    Ebony, stainless steel
  • Hans Stofer, Enzian, 1990
    Hans Stofer
    Enzian, 1990
    antique ceramic, mild steel wire, chicken bones, stainless steel
  • Hans Stofer, Eye, 1988
    Hans Stofer
    Eye, 1988
    Blackened Steel, Stainless Steel, Blue Glass
  • Hans Stofer, Moon, 1988
    Hans Stofer
    Moon, 1988
    Blackened Steel, Stainless Steel, Blue Glass
  • Hans Stofer, European Vacation, 1984
    Hans Stofer
    European Vacation, 1984
    Silver, Stainless Steel, Perspex, Paint
    ø 80mm
  • Hans Stofer, Fiddle Cluster, 1984
    Hans Stofer
    Fiddle Cluster, 1984
    Silver, Black Glass Beads
  • Hans Stofer, Lost Marble, 1984
    Hans Stofer
    Lost Marble, 1984
    Silver, Yellow Glass Marble
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