Hooray! The Aniconic Collection is live!
Check out this interesting array of unique new designs. Some are a nod to ancient artifacts, while others are experiments with distinct geometry. Some pieces, such as the Ruby Drape Code Necklace, are new, polished twists on some of my earliest designs (featuring a v-shaped ladder statement necklace). This iteration of the drape code is an elevated version of one of my first ladder necklaces, about 20 years ago. That one featured a similar shape, using glass beads alone. At the time, I was experimenting with alternatives to metal chain, and had been experimenting with braided embroidery thread. As time went on, I learned that wasn’t as polished and I switched a simple beaded “chain.”
The Tracework bracelet is especially interesting. That one is NOT what I had planned- in fact- the original version, I started on it and realized that physics wouldn’t allow my vision to work. I had envisioned a wave design (xx chicken scratch) of beads framing the gemstones, but after some thought, I realized that such a design would probably not maintain its structure, so it went by the wayside and I pivoted to the idea of beaded panels.
Yes, all Tsuga pieces usually start with this comically bad chicken scratch sketch. In some cases, it goes as planned, and in other cases, it's more of a starting point and requires some experimentation. I'm glad I pivoted to the panel concept instead!
The chicken scratch sketches are a great reminder- every piece starts somewhere!
My absolute favorite piece is probably the Tellmark necklace. I love the dramatic shape of it, inspired by Jordanian artifacts. This was one piece where it worked EXACTLY as I’d hoped. This one is kind of cool in that some people see the artifacts, where as others see a human form in this design. What do you see?
If you like lightweight cuff bracelets, the Interstice bracelet might be fore you. A striking series of interlocking circles are connected by strands of beads, studded with gemstones. I really like how this design as a lot of space between the lines, creating a lightweight, delicate style but also having the signature bold Tsuga cuff bracelet design.
All of these pieces feature striking geometry and unique forms that are open to interpretation. Similar to a Rorschach test (the ink blot test used in psychoanalysis once upon a time), different people might see different forms in each design, and that’s the beauty of these. These pieces are in a way, from everywhere, yet also nowhere at the same time.
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Enjoy this new collection!
All the best,
Grace