I've just
returned from backpacking around Europe with my fiance for the past 2
months. Inspiration was everywhere. Architecture is not unlike custom
jewellery design. It's just in smaller scale. While in Barcelona, I
was awe struck by Antoni Gaudi's Sagrada Familia. His inspiration
comes from nature. Spiral staircases like the inside of seashells,
church spires topped with details that resembled lavender or an
exotic fruit. Just like Gaudi, I too get inspiration from nature. I
find the intricate details in a leaf to be beautiful, I've taken a
sage leaf and twigs and turned them into rings, earrings and
necklaces. These lines are on hand in sterling silver for anyone who
would like one for themselves or as a gift for a loved one. I've also
done many custom variations using these components as building blocks
for unique custom pieces.
Something as
distinct and detailed as this church, has taken time to construct.
Just like a unique custom jewellery piece. Gaudi's church started
construction over 100 years ago and will be many more years before
it's finished. I don't need quite that long, but I do enjoy it when a
project grabs me and consumes me, taking on a life of its own.
The Sagrada
Familia in Barcelona was just one of countless buildings, wonders and
sights that we saw in our 2 month whirl wind experience. Now that
we're home, I have a refreshed love for my work, with many new ideas
that I'm excited to execute.
