Posted on Jan 2nd 2019
I am inspired by tourmaline - its ubiquitous three-fold symmetry which is beautiful, but also strong and stable, allowing for limitless transformation of the chemical composition, resulting in a literal rainbow of colors.
I sliced the tourmaline crystals I had perpendicular to their c-axis to reveal both the striking evolution of colors and their threefold symmetry.
I selected bright multi-color and bi-color faceted gem tourmaline mined in Brazil.
I began exploring three-fold symmetrical shapes in metal. Triangles, hexagons, 2 dimensional and 3-dimensional.
I loved the look of offset layered triangles - to ensure our eyes see the three I want to show and not a six.
There is layering and movement in every stone setting, as I want to convey the feeling of growth.
Every time I shaped metal or stone, it shaped me. I notice the unwritten triangles and 120 degree angles around me everywhere now.
It is still teaching me.