2019
withstanding: breakthrough
Behind every delicate, beautiful flower lies a strenuous process of growth. Just as flowers fight their way through cracks of stones, we must endure our life journey and stand stronger after each obstacle, with hopes that we will be granted with the fragrant morning blooms of life. Applying this idea to a jewelry design becomes a reminder to carry our persistence until the end.
neckpiece, hairpiece: felted wool, white porcelain, gold luster.
flowers have undergone a long and difficult process of growth, yet their fragile petals can withstand strong winds and bloom beautifully. each flower has its own meaning, but the artist wants to make a tribute to the place where she grew up--hence white jasmine as the inspiration for the main element. Not only because it's the national flower of indonesia but also because of its philosophy; it's a flower that is very simple and able to grow everywhere. whether high mountains or lowlands, it doesn't require meticulous attention but still blooms all year long.
ceramic is the best material to turn this symbolism into reality; it looks solid but it's easy to break. the unevenness of the hand felted wool gives the ornament an organic structure. the contrasting texture of ceramic and wool creates an interesting combination of stiffness and comfort, two of which are the most common feelings we experienced in life.