Metaphors
Objects, phrases, or ideas regarded as representative or symbolic of something else, especially something abstract.
Metaphors
Objects, phrases, or ideas regarded as representative or symbolic of something else, especially something abstract.
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The Collection
Experimentation and exploration have driven the creation of this body of work. It features materials not often found in jewellery, predominantly glass-like resin, along with the new introduction of translucent and tactile silicone. Combined with precious metals, these alternative materials inform the way in which I create and lend their character to my inspirations. The result is an expression of my fascination with language and sound, interpreting organic sources such as botanical forms and linguistic anatomy into vibrant wearable art.
Metaphors embodies over a year of investigation, introducing a diverse range of forms, textures, and colours through material and technical exploration. This has brought an unknown yet invigorating element to my creation process, leading to design discoveries and compositions that evolved beyond my original vision. For example, there are technical requirements to consider during resin casting, such as air vents that allow the material to take the intended form; these wiry shapes are normally removed, with evidence of their existence hidden. As I’ve gained experience, I have come to realize that these elements could be designed into the jewellery itself, allowing for them to become a sinuous, integral part of the finished piece.
In addition to further investigations with resin, I have introduced two contrasting materials to this body of work: gold and silicone. Traditional gold accents add a contrasting colour to the silver surfaces, and bring linearity to some of the designs. While silicone has a glass-like aesthetic similar to my resin forms, it also brings movement and flexibility that have opened multiple design possibilities and left me with much more to explore.
My work has evolved in its character, taking natural forms and recreating them in a way that invites further investigation through the lens of language and linguistics. This body of work has been a series of experiments, some of which have led in unexpected directions. What you see here is a collection of the successes and a starting point for future evolution.
Thanks to Mike Podiluk & the Saskatchewan Arts Board for their help and support in creating this body of work.
The Collection
Experimentation and exploration have driven the creation of this body of work. It features materials not often found in jewellery, predominantly glass-like resin, along with the new introduction of translucent and tactile silicone. Combined with precious metals, these alternative materials inform the way in which I create and lend their character to my inspirations. The result is an expression of my fascination with language and sound, interpreting organic sources such as botanical forms and linguistic anatomy into vibrant wearable art.
Metaphors embodies over a year of investigation, introducing a diverse range of forms, textures, and colours through material and technical exploration. This has brought an unknown yet invigorating element to my creation process, leading to design discoveries and compositions that evolved beyond my original vision. For example, there are technical requirements to consider during resin casting, such as air vents that allow the material to take the intended form; these wiry shapes are normally removed, with evidence of their existence hidden. As I’ve gained experience, I have come to realize that these elements could be designed into the jewellery itself, allowing for them to become a sinuous, integral part of the finished piece.
In addition to further investigations with resin, I have introduced two contrasting materials to this body of work: gold and silicone. Traditional gold accents add a contrasting colour to the silver surfaces, and bring linearity to some of the designs. While silicone has a glass-like aesthetic similar to my resin forms, it also brings movement and flexibility that have opened multiple design possibilities and left me with much more to explore.
My work has evolved in its character, taking natural forms and recreating them in a way that invites further investigation through the lens of language and linguistics. This body of work has been a series of experiments, some of which have led in unexpected directions. What you see here is a collection of the successes and a starting point for future evolution.
Thanks to Mike Podiluk & the Saskatchewan Arts Board for their help and support in creating this body of work.
