Turritella
An interlocking repeating pattern, shrinking in size resembles an elongated sea shell, hence the name. The name Turritella comes from the Latin word turritus meaning "turreted" or "towered" and the diminutive suffix -ella. The form and the basic structure of the brooches simulate the weaving patterns formed by the muscles and arrangement of skeletal frameworks.
The collection Sôma examines this object of adornment - the Brooch. The human body becomes the site of performance for these theatrical objects. Sôma is the ancient greek work for body.
Dimensions: 3” x 1.5"
Materials:
24 K Gold plated Bronze (satin finish)
An interlocking repeating pattern, shrinking in size resembles an elongated sea shell, hence the name. The name Turritella comes from the Latin word turritus meaning "turreted" or "towered" and the diminutive suffix -ella. The form and the basic structure of the brooches simulate the weaving patterns formed by the muscles and arrangement of skeletal frameworks.
The collection Sôma examines this object of adornment - the Brooch. The human body becomes the site of performance for these theatrical objects. Sôma is the ancient greek work for body.
Dimensions: 3” x 1.5"
Materials:
24 K Gold plated Bronze (satin finish)
An interlocking repeating pattern, shrinking in size resembles an elongated sea shell, hence the name. The name Turritella comes from the Latin word turritus meaning "turreted" or "towered" and the diminutive suffix -ella. The form and the basic structure of the brooches simulate the weaving patterns formed by the muscles and arrangement of skeletal frameworks.
The collection Sôma examines this object of adornment - the Brooch. The human body becomes the site of performance for these theatrical objects. Sôma is the ancient greek work for body.
Dimensions: 3” x 1.5"
Materials:
24 K Gold plated Bronze (satin finish)
