what i indulge in the idea of jewellery is most collections come with a story.

a space to dream
dreamscapes

an interesting a point that was brought up to me resonantly, was if i am creating charms with the point of them being offerings, where is the shrine?

which led me to think about the environments I want them to be presented it! Which is an incredibly important point. As I think the environments are as important as the pieces.
So I want to create dreamscapes. A place to dream.

Artist of interest.

I think the issue is here, you need to begin to design before the make, create some more symbolic designs to work from rather than a build which can sometimes loose its intention, becoming something made for its aesthetic rather than its meaning. Loosing both honesty for me and excitement. The elements that excite me in theory are not coming through in the work.

Also. You must remember to consider context, if it is for jewellery you desire, then consider the body rather than it just being a charm. As charms are not want you want it to result in. I want the context of the jewellery to be demonstrated in a shrine but to be worn in result.

To write a manifesto

What is important

Sound is important

A subtle tinkle

Embellishment is important

It must dazzle

What do I associate with the spirit?

There must be charms for different purposes.

Give it a purpose

What purposes do you desire?

I think each and every one should have a mention to the sunshine

The moon is important to!

Who can I make to be evil? Does there need to be evil

Darkness? Not a devil. But an area of no light!

Lets look into the stars and the moon and the solar system

Lets look into astrology.

Lets start simple. Basic elements. Earth. Air. Fire and Water

The lotus is a symbol of all 4.

The plant begins in the earth, it grows through water, its leaves are nourished by the air and the flower blooms to the fire of the sun.

So as a starting point would the current ultimate charm be a collision of the sunshine, a lotus and a shadow of darkness. There must be a balance.

SO IN CONSLUSION.
a startign point of a manifesto.
Sound is important.
Purpose is important.
Sparkle is important.
Movement is important.
The spirit is crucial.
Don't loose sight.
To build.

getting around metal

i have been doing a lot of research into jewelers and jewellery design.

and one thing. i have been finding of difficulty is alot of work i find interesting is metal work. the above picture is not of something i find of particular interest. but. of something i think could be easilly done in alternative materials. a strong decorated card could make as good of effect.

and this is something i need to explore.

instead of spending time wishing on metal. i should be spending time dreaming up alternatives. something that could potentially spark far more intrigue.

All for the Mountain
A jewellery designer I came across, Carly Margolis seems to have a very interesting view on narrative and her output. I am not personally completely sold by the finished pieces but her approach excites me. Working predominantly in metal work, Margolis creates these fusions of futuristic,  apocalyptic, new age, sci-fi with a hint of a past tribal influence visions. Each collection having its own clearly defined chronicle.

I also really like her drawings, although am unsure of what this one is to represent, I like to pretend it is a preliminary drawing before the creation of a jewellery piece, but I fear it is not.

"They are meant to resemble miniature kingdoms"

Her website is also really visually pleasing and complements her work. The way her pieces have also been photographed and digitally styled I feel also represents her narrative. Her jewellery pieces hand crafted, age old traditions yet showcased in a very digital forward facing manner.



Separate point, separate artist, a diy aesthetic

Marolis, C. Design Drawing. All for the Mountain. [Online image] [Accessed on 16 October 2013]  http://allforthemountain.tumblr.com/

Marolis, C. Elevators. All for the Moutain. [Online image] [Accessed on 16 October 2013]
http://allforthemountain.tumblr.com/

Botanicas

Botanicas
Fabulous shops selling ointments, rosaries, statutes, medicinal herbs, holy water, charms, thousands of year old recipes for, incents and candles. Like a gigantic shrine to spirituality. Look into Tarot Cards.

There is an element of magic that I am most intrigued by. Starting to research into other types of shrines and religions when I stumbled across folk religion. Maybe something I should probably have come to the conclusion of sooner.

Symbolism
The sun, the creator. The moon. The lotus flower, an emblem of beauty no matter what are the odds, an emblem of female sexuality. The flying fish, a space to dream. Garlic, to warn of evil. Goldfish for goodluck. Needs to be furthered.

To create a Rosary out of peas.. a seed of the earth. Peas disguised. Or maybe not disguised peas explored.