I keep subconsciously coming back to cell-like structures in my work. This piece was one of those that just sort of evolved into what it was meant to be.
It reminds me of an aggregate of cells linked or bunched together. There is much beauty even in microscopic forms that most people give very little thought to. Patterns emerge that are imperfect and perfect at the same time. I find the irony fascinating.
Generally I don't like asymmetry, but it seems that in nature it works when used in the right proportions and maintains a sense of balance.
With this piece I used an odd number of felted domes and the challenge was to create a design that achieved balance in a type of randomness.
I imagined the parts floating in water as if they were floating down a stream, conceptualizing how they would flow together. That was how I came upon the shape and order of the larger clusters and the smaller ones in-between.
Scalloped edges follow the outline of the clustered parts running down the center and are edged in metallic blue seedbeads to give the bracelet a refined look.
Combined in this piece are Coopworth wool domes, ultrasuede, and beadweaving/embroidery and sewing in a unique and substantial cuff bracelet. "Stiff Stuff" in between the pieces of ultrasuede is used for extra durability and thickness.
The beads used are genuine Turquoise, red Coral, bone, Amazonite, lampwork, seedbeads, and a ceramic triangle bead as a toggle.
the copper-colored wool creates a rich contrast against the deep teal.
SIZE:
It is approximately 2" wide and 1.5mm thick.
This freeform bracelet fits a 6-6 1/2" wrist comfortably with a loop that stretches over the triangular bead on the other end.
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