Final Hollow Form

Final Pieces in Progress

Project One Final Tiles

Hollow Form Progress

Completed Narrative Neckpiece

narrative neckpiece in progress

Hollow Form Sketches

The design is based on a Swedish fabric.  The front plate would be etched and pierced.

The design is based on a bright yellow slime mold.  The cavity would be filled with resin or another substance.

Hollow Form Research: Artists

Marina Sheetikoff

Marina Sheetikoff
Ring: Profile 2012
Nióbium
1x2.5 cm
Photo by Fernando Laszlo

Could be hollow-formed, but more likely cast?

Marina Sheetikoff
Head Piece: Ramo 2009
Silver
22x17x12 cm
Photo by Henk Nieman

These appear just to be pierced, but hollow form branch forms could make a beautiful brooch.

Marina Sheetikoff
Armband: Still life 2 2012
Silver, leaf 
15x4x18 cm
Photo by Fernando Laszlo

Shape of band could be used for a ring.

Paula Lindblom

I love the idea of using hollow form technique to make a weird little diorama.  

Hollow Form Historical Research

furniture- Rococo

furniture- Minimalist

furniture- Baroque

furniture- Neoclassical

furniture- Cubist

jewelry- Rococo

jewelry- Cubist

jewelry- Art Nouveau

jewelry- Art Nouveau

jewelry- Neoclassical

architecture- Gothic

architecture- Art Deco

architecture- Art Deco

architecture- Minimalist

architecture- Baroque

project two: inspiration images

Project Two: Creative Caffeine

Hanna Hedman

From what I can see, the above necklace makes use of flanges and tabs to create a nontraditional chain to suspend the pendant.  I think the "chain" complements the pendant portion perfectly because it retains the bulkiness of the bird and the same finishing.

Heejin Hwang

The suspension method of this neckpiece is really interesting.  The fringed material evokes all sorts of associations, from tree branches to tinsel.  I also found it interesting that the artist chose to include a clasp even though it is glaringly unnecessary.  I think the clasp makes this piece read more clearly as a necklace, which is perhaps why the artist included it.

Silke Spitzer

These necklaces don't have a pendant portion, but I think the would-be suspension method creates an interesting aesthetic.  It looks like wood wrapped in rubber or cloth, and it's simplicity is surprisingly visually interesting.

Julia Reytan

The use of strung beads as an alternative to a chain is not exactly innovative, but I think this artist uses beads in such a way that it doesn't appear stuffy or kitschy.  The variation of size and colors helps a lot, as does the use of the untraditional element of what appears to be a lanyard material.  While they don't appear to be metal, I think these necklaces show a fun crossover aesthetic that could easily be considered both wearable fashion jewelry or art. 

Lina Peterson

I love the intertwined use of metal and fiber in this piece.  Rather than just having the two elements attached to each other, the artist has made it appear as if she has actually stitched metal together.  I love fiber and textiles, so I could definitely see using similar techniques in my necklace, perhaps as a method of attachment.