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week ending 7th Nov

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This week has felt like a bit of a waiting game; loads in the pipeline, and me sitting pretty at the far end waiting for stuff to find their way through. Which, on the one hand is a tad frustrating, and on the other hand gives me permission to spend some time looking at neat stuff on the web. So I thought I would share my favourite finds…

Discussions with Mirror Mirror Agencies from Brisbane about an exciting upcoming photo-shoot lead me to investigate underwater photography. Some of the imagery is simply divine, especially this and this; While Clark Little’s surf images have always been a favourite in our household, this would have to be one of my favorites .

Down That Little Lane’s release to the public and media is only hours or days away. You can find the Karina Jean store front here. I also have my eye on this and this and this.

Karina Jean also started showcasing on the Behance Network, which lead me to some great discoveries. There is some definite freedom in Maedh Costello’s experimental lines . Jeremy Blincoe photography is hauntingly brilliant and this paper city by Zim and Zoe is rather grand.

I spent far too much time thinking about who might appreciate one of these completely awesome miniatures of themselves.

Frankie told me about this clever and sweet photo project.

A dear friend sent me a gift with a note on this terrific stationary, the name of which just adds to its greatness: the "choo choo bling bling letter trump" card.

And in anticipation of Karina Jean’s own imminent online store opening, we uploaded our new fresh face.

Have a great weekend xx

SS2012 Geometrics

This is my latest collection. I have been inspired by 3-dimensional geometric forms, such as prisms and other mathematical shapes. I have taken inspiration from rigid and symmetrical concepts and worked in asymmetric but elegant disorder. The result is a collection of pendants that inhibit 3-dimensional space in both a structured but fluid manner.

A second theme that runs through this work is that of stitching. In the past I have worked with traditional jewellery materials and methods, such as silver that is soldered together. In contrast, this collection is made from stainless steel which is printed using new technologies. The separate elements are joined using the stringing element that creates the rest of the neckpiece.

tamani

Tamani
Tamani pendant, pronounced ‘Tum-mun-ni’ and named after the arabic word for eight, is a hollow ball-like pendant made from printed stainless steel,infused with bronze.

The pendant hangs on supple flat leather lacing 82cm long, with bronze details on each side. The leather is moveable, making the position of these bronze details adjustable. Pendant measures 30 x 25 x 25 mm and weighs 18 grams. Pendant hangs more-or-less level with your sternum.

tesa

Tesa
Tesa pendant, named after the arabic word for nine, is a large hollow pendant made from printed stainless steel,infused with bronze.

The pendant hangs on supple flat leather lacing 86cm long, with bronze details on each side (just below the collar bone). The leather lacing stitches the sides of the pendant together. Pendant measures 45 x 65 x 16 mm and weighs 47 grams. Pendant hangs more-or-less level with the bottom of your ribcage.

hamsa

Hamsa
Hamsa pendant, pronounced ‘Humm-sah’ and named after the arabic word for five, is a hollow diamond-shaped pendant made from printed stainless steel,infused with bronze.

The pendant hangs on solid sterling silver chain 82cm long, with bronze details on each side (more-or-less level with your armpit). The sterling silver chain stitches the sides of the pendant together. Pendant measures 40 x 40 x 8 mm and weighs 40 grams. Pendant hangs more-or-less level with your sternum.

seta

Seta
Seta pendant, named after the arabic word for six, is a flat hexagonal pendant made from printed stainless steel,infused with bronze.

The pendant hangs on supple flat leather lacing 86cm long. The leather threads through the top section of the pendant to keep it hanging nicely. Pendant measures 32 x 48 x 5 mm and weighs 13 grams. Pendant hangs more-or-less level with the bottom of your ribcage.