Day86 : Work 86. 3 Prototypes for new rings

For the last couple of weeks I have made 3 new ring designs. It has been such satisfying process and outcome and I think I am quite proud for myself to keep creating Jin Ah Jo originals that show who I am. Definitely there has been creative spark and it was another example for me to be assured that there are always much more things happen once I get into the workshop and push myself. In the process of touching and handling materials I can visualise and realise the fictional and imaginary form into substantial form combined with factual possibilities.

process of making one of the prototypes.

The process: Firstly I chose 2 different sizes of round perforated sheets, cut them into a strip each then combined them together by soldering. Secondly I made this combined strip into a ring. Lastly I sandblaster for better visualisation. At last I am looking for a chance to transfer them into 3D files to print out.

3 prototypes of rings-mildsteel.

There is a quote, “Everyone has his own specific vocation or mission in life; everyone must carry out a concrete assignment that demands fulfillment. Therein he cannot be replaced, nor can his life be repeated, thus, everyone's task is unique as his specific opportunity to implement it.” from the book, “Man’s search for meaning” written by Viktor Frankl. ( Read more )

The mission in here I need to make something irreplaceable which will really show the unique personality. I think whenever I place myself at the workshop and push myself a little more I can get the specific opportunity to implement meaning as a maker, artist and a human being.

Three prototypes worn