The minimalist Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe originally said this, and for me it is a guiding principle for most things. But as is often true, also with jewelry design I'm finding that it is easier said than done.
It can be much easier to file and sand and buff the cr*p out of a piece to get that "perfect" blemish-free finish. And on the occasions I've done this, I've been disappointed to find I have worked the heart and soul right out of it.
For me the joy is in finding the uniqueness of each piece, deciding which marks to accentuate or smooth away for the overall balance. I like to see evidence of the process, the human hand and the character of the metal. The challenge is knowing when to stop and let the piece just be.
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| organic oval bracelet, 18k |
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| organic oval bracelet, 18k |
