The Contemporary Jewelry exchange is an art project where the jewellery artist from around the world are paired and asked to create a unique piece of jewelry for each other.
The exchange is published as an online exhibition and in a printed book.
I was glad to be paired with
Louise, jewellery artist from United Kingdom.
Louise Seijen ten Hoorn
United Kingdom
“The Red String of Fate” is a concept that originates in Asian legend. Sabina and I chose to work with this idea that those who are destined to meet one another are already connected by a magical red cord.
I like to think of my work as being small wearable sculptures. I get excited about the shape and proportion of things and am especially drawn to beautifully flowing curves such as those found in human anatomy. For Sabina I created a piece that opens and contains a red thread. It can be worn as a ring or as a pendant.
Red String of Fate Locket & Ring
Silver, silk
Sabina Kolonić Croatia
Work that I make is a result of deep thoughts and contemplations, driven by a constant desire for understanding, exploring life and all that makes it a wonder. I translate it into the pieces, take apart, reduce to the fundamental core shapes and symbols. Meeting Louise was a beautiful experience, we have recognized our common minds, found our red thread so the process and the result were a pure joy.
The Red Thread in eleven for Louise : necklace off loom beadweaving
The Red Thread in eleven for Louise
necklace, off loom beadweaving
glass seed beads, thread on wood and metal construction
Photo of the piece: Anibas
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