New work and some thoughts about simplicity

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

Leonardo da Vinci

I ‘ve been noticing a growing need to keep things simple.
Not only when it comes to jewelry but also in other areas of my life.

butterfly earrings, χειροποίητα σκουλαρίκια πεταλούδα

“Butterfly earrings”, sterling silver, red embroidery thread, 6 x 3.4 cm.

Simplicity is not as easy as it may look. To keep just the essentials when designing a piece is quite hard as it requires to decide what ‘s important and what’s not.

heart earrings, χειροποίητα σκουλαρίκια

“Heart earrings”, sterling silver, brass, 6 x 3.2 cm.

Our minds seem to be programmed to look for complicated solutions, so to keep things clean and yet visually interesting is counterintuitive.

heart earrings, χειροποίητα σκουλαρίκια καρδιά

“Heart earrings”, sterling silver, red embroidery thread, 5 x 2.7 cm.

These new pieces represent different interpretations of simple forms and also reflect recurring themes in my work. I hope that you’ll find them aesthetically pleasing.

shell ring χειροποίητο δαχτυλίδι κοχύλι

“Seashell”. Ring in sterling silver.

seashell, χειροποίητο δαχτυλίδι

“Seashell”, gold plated sterling silver.

earrings, χειροποίητα σκουλαρίκια καρδιά

“Heart earrings”, gold plated sterling silver, blue embroidery thread, 5 x 2.7 cm.

earrings

“Heart earrings”, sterling silver, gold plated brass, blue embroidery thread, 6 x 3.2 cm.

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