Theodora Multifunctional Monile by Frida Hulten

Theodora Multifunctional Monile by Frida Hulten is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2018 Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum in Designatio Ornamentorum Competition Category.

AesOrnamenta· 2018

Theodora Multifunctional Monile

by Frida Hulten

Client: Frida Hulten

Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum Winner in Ornamenta Category

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The Design

About Theodora Multifunctional Monile

Frida Hulten volo ut frui tegendis corporibus duobus satis in una specie diversum habebit. Convertissem ad universa opera quæ partes collum et abdominis, focusing in tergo. Fit ut portentur in monile ante. Polystyrene creatus est in bustum, et collarium circum velatos scriptor fit non informibus ad collum. Hoc est exigere proportionem, semper pars ut bene velet honos.

The Recognition

About the Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum

Theodora Multifunctional Monile victor est Praemii A' Design Award Aeneum, honoris multum aestimati formis egregiis, creandi ingenio, sollertia et acumine insignibus dati. Victores Aenei opera perita et mire creandi sunt, quae experientiam, imaginationem et solertiam auctorum suorum confirmant. Exspectatur Theodora Multifunctional Monile rem multum aestimatam, admiratam et carissimam, notabiliter professionalem et novam fore. Haec forma Aeneo victa optimas consuetudines artis, scientiae, formandi rationis et technologiae amplectitur et in cura minutiarum excellit. Theodora Multifunctional Monile necessitates egregie explet, cupiditates tangit, sensus capit et curiositatem allicit.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: This necklace can be worn back to front. I wanted the wearer to be able to enjoy two quite different looks. I tried to carefully consider all parts of the neck and torso, especially the back.
Dimensions & Packaging: Measures 42cm around the neck.
4-5cm wide on the sides.
The shorter front is 21cm long.
The longer front is 35cm long.
Tags: Lapis Lazuli, bespoke adornment, handmade jewellery, handmade jewelry, wearable art, 2-in-1 necklace, semiprecious stones
Production Technology: Made by my hands using; Lapis Lazuli, Glass Beads, Swarovski, Turquoise, Brass Beads, Antique Copper Chain, Antique Brass Chain, Brass Ring and a Gold-plated Feather.
This piece took me 21 hours to complete. I created it on top of a polystyrene torso so that my design can drape around the neck and follow the curves.
Design Challenge: This piece was not only difficult to make because of detailed construction and hours spent. I had to also consider the curves around the neck, so that the piece falls, sits and drapes perfectly.
Research: Theodora was a strong powerful Woman, an Empress of the Byzantine Empire and wife to Justinian I who reigned 527–565.
I chose to use the semiprecious stone Lapis Lazuli as it is an ancient favorite by especially the Egyptian Kings and Queens.
Inspiration: To best describe my inspiration I would say it has a Byzantine body, an African heart and a Native American spirit.
I wanted to create a necklace that could be worn back to front.
Project Duration: This piece was created in Stockholm during January 2016.
Operation Flow: The necklace can simply be worn back to front for two different looks.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Frida Hulten, 2016.
Image Credits: All images: Photographer Helen Karlsson, 2018.