Allison Hall

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Process of Formation, 2010

Process of Formation Collection

Anatomically correct heart lockets with acrylic windows. These were made to hold fragments rather than just photos. They are made using chasing and repousse

(you can see a brief video on this process here:

http://www.youtube.com/watchv=1YAIwQzmn7E&feature=related)

The "Process of Formation" lockets were a part of an installation in which you open a mounted locket, look through the window, and watch a video. The video expresses the repetitive nature of chasing and repousse' and the formation of the heart lockets, and the repetition of everyday life and how that plays into the formation of who we are as people.

Emerson, 2010

This is a classic design with a natural aesthetic. Simple and sleek, you can wear this pendant at any length and with anything.

They Don't See Me (Like You Do), 2008

This is a locket I made a couple years ago but hadnt gotten around to photographing until now. A friend of mine wrote a poem with a line that said "Rough around the edges; They dont see you like I do." That poem is what inspired me to make this piece. I used a geode for half of the locket. When geodes are used in jewelry, they are usually cut and the inside is the part that is shown. I find that the outside is also beautiful and it only makes the interior even more of a lovely surprise.

Weight of Absence, 2009

This is another cast piece but the components were created from burning out organic materials rather than wax. The brooch is meant to be worn on the shoulder but can be worn as a traditional brooch as well. The organic cast of the twigs and bird's feet makes the brooch too fragile for everyday wear but it will make a beautiful accessory for a special event.

Nerves, 2009

For the metal components of this collar I used Maya, a computer aided design program. I printed the 3D form out in wax, cast an original, made a mold, and then cast multiples. The collar is made from wool that is hand felted.