2014-stephanie-van-zwam-jewelry
technical description

Bubble-shaped jewelry set composed of a necklace and two brooches. The necklace features a transparent plastic sphere containing white feathers, sealed at the center with a white metal ring and a bail. The two brooches each include a transparent plastic sphere: one contains white polystyrene beads sealed with a white metal ring, while the other holds black feathers secured by a black metal ring.

concept

This is an investigation on how air can influence the shape of a wearable object. With just air, plastic and metal, pieces were developed through laser soldering, saw piercing and heat sealing, using an impulse sealer machine for the plastic parts. Air is interpreted in a variety of ways: there are pieces where it is enclosed, and others where the focus is on air movement. Others experiment with air's static electricity. The entire collection calls for interaction, inviting the wearer to discover all possible changes and take part in the performance.

year
2014
category
Jewelry
object type
Necklace, Brooch
colors
Black, Transparent, White
materials
Cotton, Feathers, Metal, Nickel, Plastic Sphere, Polystyrene
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