Description
The Creation
This brooch is unique and handmade especially for the exhibition of the biannual of Cultuurvuur hosted at the Botanical Gardens of Meise. During four months, starting May 1st and ending August 31st, thirty-six artists exhibit their work throughout the botanical gardens and the greenhouses. Approximately 60 000 visitors enjoy the gardens, art works, and green houses during this period.
Approximately 200 candidates entered this open call for the exhibition with as theme “The Chemistry of Light” in other words: photosynthesis. My design was one of the chosen along with 35 other artists.
This is my design concept. The peridots represent the stomata or leaf pores. The black tourmalines the CO2 and the aquamarines representing water. the brooch itself is the plant, with a little gold leaf as floral decoration.
The Peridot Brooch
Creating the brooch was a different matter. My design was a little on the large side, which makes it weigh more. I simplified the design and started the creating process.
