Indiana based jewelry designer, Brooke Marks-Swanson specializes in textile and metal wearable art. Her work has been exhibited nationally as well as internationally in many juried and invitational shows. Her Basket collection in particular is a fascinating combination of hand knitted leather inspired by the basket form.
She said, "I discovered knitting looking for a personal connection, which quickly led to an obsession with the discovery of variation in a simple stitch." Why baskets? She explained her inspiration by describing how she was "attracted to a massive strand of colorful, miniature, woven grass baskets" which she remembered when traveling to Mexico as a child."
You can see echoes of baskets in the forms of her necklace, the little silver cups, the knitted leather being reminiscent of woven basket material.
Neckpiece :Basket Collar #1 : hand knit leather, oxidized silver, rare earth magnet |
She said, "I discovered knitting looking for a personal connection, which quickly led to an obsession with the discovery of variation in a simple stitch." Why baskets? She explained her inspiration by describing how she was "attracted to a massive strand of colorful, miniature, woven grass baskets" which she remembered when traveling to Mexico as a child."
Neckpiece : Basket Collar #4 : hand knit leather, oxidized silver, rare earth magnet |
She also said, "Baskets are powerful objects. They have existed since the beginning of man and throughout history - and still today in many cultures - are essential for transporting and storing the necessities of life. Like us, baskets contain memories, secrets, and human experience."
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Neckpiece : Basket #11 : leather, silver |
Neckpiece : Basket #14 : leather silver, 22 K goldleaf |
Necklace : Basket #10 : leather, silver, 18 K gold, 22 K goldleaf |
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Talk about taking the simple knit stitch to the next level!
ReplyDeleteBrooke's vision, style and accomplishments makes me want to crawl under a rock and bury my jewelry...
Amazing! Thanks for sharing this find Pearl!