I love conceptual jewelry design, even if it is a bit impractical at times. Last night my boyfriend and I were having a nice conversation/debate about the functionality of art and design; you see, he is a graphic designer, and believes that art should be functional and practical. I think at times it should be, especially in his field, but I'm the fine artist, and I enjoy pieces that are aesthetically interesting and conceptual, even if it means throwing practicality out the window. Which is why he is so great at what he does, and why I failed miserably when I was in his major. We both fit in somewhere, and I tell him this is why we a so good together; we balance each other. I'm the Dharma to his Greg, let's put it that way.
Anyway, back to jewelry. These pieces are by
Ana Canadas, a graphic and fashion designer, who comes up with some pretty cool shit. They are part of her "000 The Process" collection.
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This is a 3-finger ring, the concept being that it sits at the bottom of your fingers, each finger projecting out as an extension of the object itself. I think it is an awesome design.
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I believe these are actual scissors, or made to behave as such seeing as they open and close like real ones. The best part is the description on the website: "It is a more aggressive piece that requires caution when it is being worn." (This is the point where practicality vs. insanity came up in our conversation.)
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Okay, I believe this piece is very PRACTICAL. Who wouldn't want to wear an instrument in which to blow bubbles with around your neck?