Frozen Music

On a Sunday afternoon car ride home from Alabama a few months ago, my architect brother--on one of his inspired, grandiose 'philosophy of architecture' rants--described architecture as "frozen music". He probably didn't coin the term, but I liked it. I can definitely see where he's coming from. Like powerful music, great design in architecture can make you feel something.

I vividly remember one experience I had at the Jewish Museum in Berlin--a museum that focuses a great deal on the Holocaust. Upon walking into one particularly dark, barren room, I was filled with angst and felt my stomach just drop. Of course, the context had something to do with it, but the materials and angles of the building really put you in a certain mood.

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I would certainly say that I appreciate art and jewelry with an architectural influence, but these Phillipe Tournaire rings are preeeety intense and quite literal!

I do find this city ring pretty attractive...



Perhaps not the most practical, but certainly very interesting! I wonder if my brother could find some frozen music in them.

Allure

It seems that my average post time on DITB is every two months. Hopefully I can change that, especially now that I have a temp job where I literally do 1 hour's worth of work from 8 to 5. Never thought this level of boredom was possible!

About a month ago, I noticed that my step-dad, Bill, made the most beautiful and intricate lures for his fishing expeditions on the Little Red. I knew that he had become obsessed with creating his own lures (my mom rolls her eyes at the hours he spends cooped up in his office), and I'd noticed the boxes upon boxes he filled with mysterious and colorful fishing supplies. But I had no idea how cool his creations really were! As soon as I saw them, I made him a business deal--he'd provide production, and I'd make the jewelry line, which is to be titled Allure. I am too scared to Google search my idea and find that it's already taken!

A selection of Bill's work

I have only made a few necklaces so far, for family members and friends, but here's a shot of one I made for Elizabeth:

P.S. Bass Pro Shop is a scary place! Have a good week!