From sculptures and jewelry to paintings and philanthropy, Matthew Campbell Laurenze’s work has impacted the global jewelry industry by being revolutionary and tongue-in-cheek with his designs. His early interest in fine arts began at a young age when his parents cultivated his mind by going to museums and stores that sold antiquities and exciting curiosities. Over the years, Matthew’s process as an artist developed into a reflection of his travels and the knowledge that he acquired from history, culture, and the masters that he met. The inspiration behind his objets d’arts, sculptures, and jewelry merges the colorful influence of the East with the timelessness of the West through a series of designs using semi and precious stones along with metals such as gold and silver.
After establishing MCL Designs, Matthew’s studio, located in the center of Bangkok’s lively Silom district, has been his second home for the past twenty-five years. Since its inception, Matthew has ensured that his ...
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