Belgian designer-artist Delphine Cordie unveils new sculptural works inspired by the language of jewellery

Belgian designer-artist Delphine Cordie presents Say It Anyway, a new body of sculptural wall works that translates the intimate language of jewellery into a larger architectural scale.

The series will be unveiled on 2 October at Obumex in Knokke, before travelling to Paris during Maison & Objet in January 2027. The two presentations mark a new chapter in Cordie’s multidisciplinary practice, further establishing her position at the intersection of jewellery, contemporary art, collectible design and craftsmanship.

Say It Anyway

In a world where conversations are increasingly replaced by quick reactions and carefully curated versions of ourselves, Say It Anyway is an invitation to choose connection over self-protection.

The exhibition explores the courage it takes to be genuine—to speak without knowing exactly how your words will be received, to listen without preparing a response, and to remain open even when conversations become uncomfortable. It is not about saying the perfect thing. It is about creating space for honesty, curiosity and human connection.

Delphine Cordie's sculptural works draw inspiration from the language of jewellery: objects worn close to the body, carrying personal stories and emotional value. Enlarged into tactile wall sculptures, they become contemporary conversation pieces—objects that invite people to pause, gather and engage with one another.

Each artwork continues the exhibition title with a simple sentence often heard in meaningful conversations: I'm Listening, Go On, Take Your Time, I Might Be Wrong, i'm listening. Together, they form a dialogue that reminds us that the smallest words often have the greatest power to bring us closer.

Because every meaningful conversation begins with someone willing to say it anyway.

Delphine Cordie's practice

Throughout her career, Delphine Cordie has developed a practice that moves seamlessly between jewellery, sculpture and spatial objects. Regardless of scale or medium, her work is driven by the same sensitivity to proportion, tactility and emotional resonance.

Rather than treating jewellery and sculpture as separate disciplines, Cordie approaches them as different manifestations of a single artistic language. Expanding into larger sculptural forms allows her longstanding fascination with material, balance and intimacy to unfold within architectural space.

Handcrafted in her Ghent studio, which she shares with architect and designer Benoît Viaene, each work is assembled with the precision of a goldsmith. Stone, wood, metal, textiles and carefully sourced materials are composed into quiet architectural reliefs that reveal new details the longer one looks.

Cordie's work occupies a unique position between contemporary art, collectible design and craftsmanship. While undeniably sculptural, her pieces are conceived to inhabit domestic space, becoming silent companions rather than decorative statements.

Their restrained visual language reflects recurring themes throughout her practice: femininity, vulnerability, balance and human connection. Instead of seeking spectacle, the works create moments of stillness—objects that ask to be experienced slowly in an age increasingly dominated by speed and screens.

Her sculptures explore how material, proportion and rhythm can evoke emotion without relying on representation. They become spaces for contemplation, encouraging viewers to reconnect with the physical world through touch, texture and presence.

By bringing together art, collectible design and exceptional craftsmanship, her sculptures contribute to a broader movement in which the boundaries between disciplines continue to dissolve.

Rather than producing functional objects or autonomous artworks alone, Delphine Cordie creates pieces that inhabit the space in between—works that transform interiors while inviting reflection, emotion and meaningful encounters.

Practical information

Obumex Knokke – 2–17 October 2026
Preview: 1 October 2026