Aphrodite Mkufu Wa Multifunctional by Frida Hulten

Aphrodite Mkufu Wa Multifunctional by Frida Hulten is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Tuzo ya Dhahabu ya A' Design Award in Usanifu wa Vito na Mapambo Competition Category.

DhahabuVito· 2022

Aphrodite Mkufu Wa Multifunctional

by Frida Hulten

Client: Frida Hulten

Tuzo ya Dhahabu ya A' Design Award Winner in Vito Category

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The Design

About Aphrodite Mkufu Wa Multifunctional

Aphrodite ni mkufu ambao unaweza kuvikwa kwa njia tatu tofauti, sura tatu tofauti sana. Kusudi lilikuwa kuunda kipande ambacho kilifunika torso yote ya juu. Mkufu ambao unaweza kunyoosha juu ya mabega, kwa njia ya starehe, ya kuvaa, ya kuvutia na ya kuvutia. Mkufu ambao unaweza kunyoosha juu ya mabega, kwa njia ya starehe, ya kuvaa, ya kuvutia na ya kuvutia. Aphrodite ni mungu wa upendo na uzuri.

The Recognition

About the Tuzo ya Dhahabu ya A' Design Award

Aphrodite Mkufu Wa Multifunctional ni mshindi wa Tuzo ya Dhahabu ya A' Design Award, utambuzi wenye heshima kuu unaotolewa kwa miundo ya daraja la kwanza, ya ajabu na ya kuvutia. Washindi wa Dhahabu ni kazi bunifu mno, zenye maono makubwa na za kung'aa kwa umaridadi zinazoakisi kipaji, hekima na ustadi wa wabunifu wao. Aphrodite Mkufu Wa Multifunctional inatarajiwa kuwa uvumbuzi unaosifiwa sana, wa kuweka mielekeo na wa kihistoria unaoleta thamani isiyo na kifani. Muundo huu ulioshinda Tuzo ya Dhahabu ya A' Design Award ni mradi wa kustaajabisha na unaoheshimika unaonufaisha sana na kupanua mipaka ya sanaa, sayansi, usanifu na teknolojia. Aphrodite Mkufu Wa Multifunctional huzua hisia kali za hamu, huamsha shauku, huhimiza ubunifu na hutuvutia.

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.