The Circus Earring by Wonhee Kim |
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| DESIGN NAME: The Circus PRIMARY FUNCTION: Earring INSPIRATION: This earring is inspired by the performance of a circus. The earring is perfectly symmetrical, creating a balanced appearance. The hoop and the sphere that spin in different directions, represent the dynamic movement of acrobats. The vivid and eye-catching gemstone colors replicate the palette and vivid colors of a circus. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The ellipse frame dangling under the stud allows the inside parts of the piece to move freely, without any disturbance. The frame is angled with an emphasis on the center, while the hoop is slightly tapered on the top and the bottom to show a slight difference when it spins. When the sphere turns, each various colored stone is highlighted and shows several views. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: The tube was soldered inside the hoop after the piece was cast with the wire attached to the sphere, allowing the sphere to spin. The wire on the hoop was soldered afterward and riveted on the ellipse frame. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project was designed and completed in February 2021 in Seoul, Republic of Korea. |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: The earring was created in Matrix. The body of the earing was cast in gold, with various sizes and colors of fancy sapphires and rubies. The tube was soldered inside the hoop after the piece was cast with the wire attached to the sphere, allowing the sphere to spin. The wire on the hoop was soldered afterward and riveted on the ellipse frame. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Earring(Without Post): 23mm x 9mm x 44mm TAGS: Creative, Jewelry, Earring, CAD, Gold, Ruby, Fancy Sapphire, Kinetic , Circus RESEARCH ABSTRACT: My research began first by observing and understanding the postures of circus acrobats and the tools they use. I then decided on the shape and the movement of the piece I wanted to create. I reviewed circus photographs, researched the color palette, and incorporated these vivid colors into the earring. CHALLENGE: The most challenging part of this piece was transforming my vision of a circus, which is active, balanced, and free, into a wearable and functional piece of jewelry. I wanted to incorporate the movement, allowing the piece to move in different directions, while at the same time making it functional and wearable. ADDED DATE: 2021-02-26 05:30:27 TEAM MEMBERS (1) : IMAGE CREDITS: Image #1: Wonhee Kim, 2021 Image #2: Wonhee Kim, 2021 Image #3: Wonhee Kim, 2021 Image #4: Wonhee Kim, 2021 Image #5: Wonhee Kim, 2021 |
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The Circus Earring by Wonhee Kim is Runner-up for A' Design Award in Jewelry Design Category, 2020 - 2021.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Wonhee Kim. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Wonhee Kim. |
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