I like this two-part 18ct gold bracelet by Loughborough University lecturer David Poston because of it's innovative use of the metal. It is made from 0.3mm gold sheet, and was produced using a novel laser-welding technique.
I also enjoy the smooth look of the piece and the illusion that it's shape and bulk give of weightiness.
http://www.lboro.ac.uk/service/publicity/news-releases/2003/03_19%20_gold_award.html2. NO!
"My work focuses on ecological issues that draw on the visual and conceptual language of the natural world.
The notion of ‘preciousness’ or rather what we perceive as precious, is central. I question the values of contemporary society and our inclination towards self-interest, material worth and ostentation. We become preoccupied with the quest for possession, and in so doing we overlook the simple pleasures of life."
- Carol Gwizdak
I have to admit that I do find Carol's rings beautiful and I can identify with her philosophy. What I dislike about her work is that it is impractical to wear. The pod bracelet immediately below looks like it would be a nightmare in terms of getting tangled with people and clothes and things, and her rings are extremely delicate, being made from silver and actual seed heads (not stabilised or preserved in any way). Also, in spite of her maxim of anti-materialism, she does expect people to buy her pieces and possess them. She seems unaware of the irony of what she is saying she wants to achieve and the fact of having to make a living with her designs.
http://dailyartmuse.com/2009/08/26/carol-gwizdak-precious-pods/
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