PMC – Beyond the Basics and East Meets West
- Three examples
PMC Beyond the Basics Class
Sometimes it is difficult to decide what to create. I find that it helps to think about what inspires me and I challenge myself to figure out how to convey that inspiration. I feel that makes my work more interesting and meaningful. In this set, I decided to focus my work on the idea of balance—something I am frequently trying to achieve in my life!
- The pendant on the left is made with PMC clay and paper. This reversible pendant features the imprint of a leaf on one side and a tree silloette on the other side. I chose these images because I feel that we can look to nature to learn balance. What words and symbols would you choose?
- The piece on the lower right has two leaf fronds curving toward one another; it reminds me of the Chinese symbol yin yang. The idea behind yin yang is that there opposing, complemenary forces; both are necessary and cannot exist apart from each other. Neither is good or bad. They are part of the whole, but balance between the two is usually desirable. Again, the nature motif is here. Additionally, I chose this design because it is an imprint of a vintage button, an item with a history. I feel that history (especially my personal story) have an deep impact on my ability to achieve balance. In this case, I used the resin lightly to add color similar to tinting a photograph, but resins can be used to produce a very colorful look.
- The ring features a moonstone and two different finishes (shiny and smooth / matte and “rough”–yin yang!) on the band. Moonstones have a beautiful milky sheen. In the past, they were thought to protect women and to help balance yin and yang. It was the perfect stone to add to my set about balance. It is interesting to think about what meanings have been assigned to gemstones. Even if you do not believe that the gemstone can help bring about changes, it can serve as a symbol or reminderfor something you are working toward.
What inspires you?
East Meets West Class
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