Theodora Makina Ochita Masewera Olimbitsa Thupi by Frida Hulten

Theodora Makina Ochita Masewera Olimbitsa Thupi by Frida Hulten is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2018 Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award in Mapangidwe a Zodzikongoletsa Competition Category.

BronzeZodzikongoletsa· 2018

Theodora Makina Ochita Masewera Olimbitsa Thupi

by Frida Hulten

Client: Frida Hulten

Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award Winner in Zodzikongoletsa Category

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The Design

About Theodora Makina Ochita Masewera Olimbitsa Thupi

Frida Hulten amafuna kuti wovalayo azisangalala ndi mawonekedwe awiri osiyana kwambiri m'khosi amodzi. Amaganizira mbali zonse za khosi ndi torso, akungoyang'ana kumbuyo. Zotsatira zake ndi mkanda womwe umatha kuvala kumbuyo. Wopangidwa pa torstyrene torso, mkanda umapangidwa kuti uzitha kuzungulira khosi la wovalayo. Ili ndi kufanana kwenikweni kotero kuti chidacho nthawi zonse chimapindika molondola.

The Recognition

About the Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award

Theodora Makina Ochita Masewera Olimbitsa Thupi ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka kwambiri komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe abwino kwambiri omwe amaonekera ndi luso lolenga, kuchenjera ndi nzeru zakuthwa. Opambana a Bronze ndi zinthu zaluso kwambiri ndi zolenga modabwitsa zomwe zimatsimikizira zochitika zazikulu, kulingalira ndi kuchenjera kwa opanga awo. Theodora Makina Ochita Masewera Olimbitsa Thupi akuyembekezeka kukhala chinthu choyamikiridwa, chosirira ndi chokondedwa, chaukatswiri wapadera ndi chatsopano. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award awa amaphatikiza machitidwe abwino kwambiri a luso, sayansi, kapangidwe ndi ukadaulo ndipo ndi abwino kwambiri chifukwa cha kusamala kwawo zazing'ono. Theodora Makina Ochita Masewera Olimbitsa Thupi amakwaniritsa zosowa mokongola, kukhudza zilakolako, kukopa mitima ndi kudzutsa chidwi.

Behind the Design

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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.