About the Project
The project focused on creating a piece of jewellery that can fall under the category of Fashion Jewellery. The interpretation of what we consider fashion jewellery was open to the creator and was an experimental approach when it comes to the kind of piece that is designed or the choice of material or the placement of the same on the body.
It offers an opportunity to have fun with the creation of the piece, a way to express personal style, experiment with fashion trends, and accessorise with different outfits. I would define the term fashion jewellery using three words, Bold, Experimental and Individualistic.
Project Audience
Pforzheim, Germany.
The people in Europe are much more open to experimenting with new things in the fashion market. People have an individualistic style and boldly express themselves to the world whether it's fashion or any other domain. Mixing and matching different styles, incorporating unique accessories, and experimenting with personal flair are common approaches to fashion in Europe. Europe being the source of international fashion, Europeans are not afraid to break fashion rules and embrace their own sense of style.
Concept
Beauty in the Ruins
The concept of Beauty in Ruins is inspired by the Roman Ruins. During my visit to Italy, along with the celebration of culture, music, art, and food, the Italians of the city of Rome also celebrate the beauty that is left behind in the ruins.
Ruins are a way of transformation, a remembrance of once what the place used to be, and a sense of growth. An allure and a sense of beauty in decaying and leftovers. It evokes the feeling of nostalgia, reflection, and contemplation.
Tangibility to the Concept
A search for alluring beauty in what is left behind in our surroundings, a sense of melancholy, inspiring emotions of longing, solitude, and introspection, where the combination of beauty and decay creates a bittersweet and poignant aesthetic experience.
Nature's Resilience
The way vegetation takes over, vines climb, and trees grow amidst the decay symbolizes the resilience of nature and its ability to reclaim what was once built by human hands. This existence of nature and ruins can create a captivating harmony symbolizing that beauty can be found in unexpected places and that the passage of time and decay can bring forth a distinct and captivating allure.
The beautiful and intricate texture of fruit peels was an interesting element for creating a jewellery piece
A Statement piece
The Texture, form, and size of the fruit leftovers were a dominating factor in the visual appeal. It reflected a sense of boldness to wear something unusual like a jewellery piece made from fruit peels.
This thought directed to have a statement piece of jewellery referring to fierceness and an eye-catching accessory that makes a distinctive and impactful statement. The persona for such piece would be someone with great confidence and a desire for experimentation and to be a trend-setter.
The placement of the piece as a brooch would be on the chest area which is prominently visible to the viewer.
Process and Technique
The technique used here is electroplating using a copper chemical bath. The leftover of fruit would be plated with copper and used as a lapel pin or a brooch.
Final Outcome
