Theodora Večnamenska Ogrlica by Frida Hulten

Theodora Večnamenska Ogrlica by Frida Hulten is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2018 Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award in Oblikovanje nakita Competition Category.

BronastaNakit· 2018

Theodora Večnamenska Ogrlica

by Frida Hulten

Client: Frida Hulten

Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Nakit Category

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The Design

About Theodora Večnamenska Ogrlica

Frida Hulten je želela, da bi uporabnica v eni ogrlici uživala dva precej različna izgleda. Razmislila je o vseh delih vratu in trupa, pri čemer se je osredotočila na hrbet. Rezultat je ogrlica, ki jo lahko nosite nazaj spredaj. Ogrlica, ustvarjena na trupu iz polistirena, je oblikovana tako, da se prilega okoli vratu uporabnika. Ima natančna razmerja, tako da kos vedno drapira pravilno.

The Recognition

About the Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award

Theodora Večnamenska Ogrlica je prejemnik Bronaste nagrade A' Design Award, zelo prestižnega priznanja, ki se podeljuje izjemnim oblikovanjem, ki se odlikujejo po ustvarjalnosti, iznajdljivosti in bistrosti. Prejemniki Bronaste nagrade so v celoti spretni in presenetljivo ustvarjalni artefakti, ki potrjujejo bogate izkušnje, domišljijo in zvitost svojih oblikovalcev. Od Theodora Večnamenska Ogrlica se pričakuje, da bo visoko cenjen, občudovan in ljubljen predmet, opazno profesionalen in inovativen. To oblikovanje, nagrajeno z Bronasto nagrado A' Design Award, vključuje najboljše prakse v umetnosti, znanosti, oblikovanju in tehnologiji ter je odlično po pozornosti do podrobnosti. Theodora Večnamenska Ogrlica sijajno zadovoljuje potrebe, se dotika želja, očara čustva in vzbuja radovednost.

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.