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Aphrodite Kalung Multifungsi by Frida Hulten

Aphrodite Kalung Multifungsi by Frida Hulten is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award Emas in Perhiasan Competition Category.


EmasPerhiasan· 2022

Aphrodite Kalung Multifungsi

by Frida Hulten

Client: Frida Hulten

A' Design Award Emas Winner in Perhiasan Category

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The Design

About Aphrodite Kalung Multifungsi

Aphrodite mangrupikeun kalung anu tiasa dianggo dina tilu cara anu béda, tilu rupa anu béda pisan. Tujuanana nya éta nyieun sapotong nu nutupan sakabeh awak luhur. Kalung anu tiasa manteng dina taktak, dina cara anu nyaman, tiasa dianggo, pikaresepeun sareng pikaresepeun. Kalung anu tiasa manteng dina taktak, dina cara anu nyaman, tiasa dianggo, pikaresepeun sareng pikaresepeun. Aphrodite nyaéta Déwi Cinta sareng Kaéndahan.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Emas

Aphrodite Kalung Multifungsi mangrupa juara A' Design Award Emas, pangakuan anu pohara bergengsi anu dipasihkeun ka desain kelas kahiji, ngaranjing jeung unggul. Para juara Emas téh kréasi anu pohara inovatif, visionér jeung matak ngacung anu ngagambarkeun kajeniusan, hikmah jeung kaahlian para désainerna. Aphrodite Kalung Multifungsi diharepkeun jadi panemuan anu pohara dipuji, pelopor tren, sarta monumental anu méré nilai anu can kungsi aya. Desain juara A' Design Award Emas ieu mangrupa proyék spéktakulér tur dihormat anu pohara mangpaatna sarta ngamajukeun watesan seni, élmu, desain jeung téknologi. Aphrodite Kalung Multifungsi nyiptakeun rasa hayang anu kuat, ngahudang gairah, ngadorong kréativitas, jeung ngagumkeun urang.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
Aphrodite is a necklace that can be worn in three different ways, three very different looks. The aim was to create a piece that covered the whole upper torso. A necklace that could stretch out over the shoulders, in a comfortable, wearable, interesting and attractive way.
Dimensions & Packaging
Around the neck: 33cm and 3,5cm thick. Two identical wings measure: 1cm x 12cm x 8cm x 18cm, three mesh chains measure: 38x1cm, 41x1cm, 43x1cm. Chunky brass chain is 111cm long. Three brass rings with chain measures: 12cm x 14cm x 21cm x 14cm with decorative chain with glass pipe beads 17cm long and a chain with a plastic horn 49cm long.
Tags
Body jewellery, necklace, vintage, upcycling, recycling, multifunctional,
Production Technology
Made by hand using turquoise faceted resin beads made from recycled plastic, faceted gold colored pyrite, brown glass pipe beads, plastic horn pendant, oxidised copper chain, gold plated chain, thin brass chain, thick brass chain, decorative mesh chain, chunky antique brass chain from a lamp, leather, vintage belt buckle
Design Challenge
I wanted to mix many different looks in one necklace. Building from a vintage buckle that has a Victorian feel, for one contrast I chose a Native American inspiration with rings and chain. Another contrast I wanted something soft, delicate and feminine and chose wings with delicate chain and beads connected with mesh chain, and finished off with a chunky brass chain that gives it a modern, slightly fetish look.
The challenges was: combining different looks in one necklace, making the necklace look good sit well in three different ways.
Research
In my whole creative life I have always tried to challenge myself. I have always been interested in making the most out of the torso. The neck, the back, the front, the shoulders, the arms, the waist. Finding the balance with weight. Come up with interesting designs that are wearable and comfortable.
Inspiration
Frida wanted to create a piece that covered the whole upper torso. A necklace that could stretch out over the shoulders, in a comfortable, wearable, interesting and attractive way. A necklace that could be worn in three different ways.
Aphrodite is the Goddess of Love and Beauty, the essence of Aphrodite's power was her ability to provoke desire.
Project Duration
Created in Milan, Italy, during February 2022.
Operation Flow
This is a necklace that can be worn in three different ways.
First option: The lock is on the left side of the neck, a chunky chain hangs from the middle of the front to the middle of the back of the necklace, two identical wings hangs on the left side with connecting mesh chain over or under the arm, brass rings and chain covering the right shoulder.
Second option: The lock is on the front, wings and mesh chain on the front, rings and chain on the back, chunky chain either front or back.
Third option: The lock is on the back, wings and mesh chain on the back, rings and chain on the front, chunky chain either front or back.
Image Credits
Image #1: Photographer Giuseppe D`Alonso, Aphrodite, 2022. Image #2: Photographer Giuseppe D`Alonso, Aphrodite, 2022. Image #3: Photographer Giuseppe D`Alonso, Aphrodite, 2022.
Image #4: Photographer Giuseppe D`Alonso, Aphrodite, 2022. Image #5: Photographer Giuseppe D`Alonso, Aphrodite, 2022.

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