I’ve been working on some new brooches that are based on a process I developed while working on an installation a while back. I love organic structures; loops, bone, foam, soap bubbles, the microscopic insides of flower buds. I am also inspired by space. sci-fi, geometry, patterns in the seemingly random, tessellations and data in general. Last night I was looking at all the stuff I have pinned up on boards at various stages of completion, (most of which will be slowly revealed through future posts). I was trying to decide how to describe most of the designs I’ve been brewing up for the past couple of years and I’m not sure how to describe them as a group, maybe some sort of crafty bio-punk? I’m not sure.
I’m not sure what to call this new series yet either, so I’ll just describe the process en bref. These are made of ribbon (and a lot of little stitches). First I pin little bits of ribbon into loops, which then get sewn together into an accumulated form. I do this by hand with a little beading needle and it does take quite a bit of time. Then they are embellished after words, with glass beads in this case, and treated with a light wash of professional quality acrylic gel to make them more durable. I plan on expanding this series to one of a kind earrings and pendants as well. The result is a graphic yet delicate handmade form. If your looking for a daring but sweet little thing for spring, one of these brooches might be a good candidate. They are now available through my shop at a special introductory price.
