In this post, I am looking back at one of my first pieces, an important one for me as this was in fact the first large piece that I made.
It was inspired by african art, earthy colors, irregular shapes, authentic look... all of which reflect perfectly, for me, the organic creative process.
Here are some of the pictures -sources of inspiraation- I came across at the time.
It was inspired by african art, earthy colors, irregular shapes, authentic look... all of which reflect perfectly, for me, the organic creative process.
Here are some of the pictures -sources of inspiraation- I came across at the time.
Couple Ibeji from Yoruba in Nigeria (Source: http://catalogue.gazette-drouot.com/ref/lot-ventes-aux-encheres.jsp?id=2813083)
I loved the colors of the beads used in the Ibeji couple above. They inspired my choice of colors: muted primary colors with an earthy feel.
Below, a picture of Akwaba dolls. These are ritual wooden fertility dools from Ghana. I am lucky to own one as my father worked for few years as an Art dealer and gave me one as my 18th birthday present.
The way they inspired me is more subtle: I guess their femininity pushed me to design a shape of necklace that would be flattering around the neck of any woman.
Below, a picture of Akwaba dolls. These are ritual wooden fertility dools from Ghana. I am lucky to own one as my father worked for few years as an Art dealer and gave me one as my 18th birthday present.
The way they inspired me is more subtle: I guess their femininity pushed me to design a shape of necklace that would be flattering around the neck of any woman.
And below is what my african art inspiration gave birth to.
I was pleased with it but it took me a while to actually post a picture of it on Facebook. I felt my friends would not like it. Not that it matters too much; Andy Warhol once said:
“Don't think about making art, just get it done. Let everyone else decide if it's good or bad, whether they love it or hate it. While they are deciding, make even more art.”
Still, my worries were unfounded as many people told me how they loved this piece :)
I was pleased with it but it took me a while to actually post a picture of it on Facebook. I felt my friends would not like it. Not that it matters too much; Andy Warhol once said:
“Don't think about making art, just get it done. Let everyone else decide if it's good or bad, whether they love it or hate it. While they are deciding, make even more art.”
Still, my worries were unfounded as many people told me how they loved this piece :)
Thank you for reading!
