project 2- narrative

Project 2: Narrative

In narrative jewelry, the focus is on telling or illustrating a story through the jewelry. Narrative jewelry tends to tie in to personal experience and interacts with the wearer, creating a bond. The theme may be broad such as secrets or love, or an actual story, experience of event. Memorial jewelry is a good example of historical narrative jewelry.  The goal of narrative jewelry is to create work that expresses and conveys the theme, feelings, or story that you want to tell. This can be expressed very literally (such as a bracelet that shows scenes from a fairy tale in each link) or more abstractly where the shapes and materials relate in some way to the theme.

• Think about, and write down 3 different themes, stories, or memories that you would like to use in a narrative piece.
• Sketch/maquette/collage 3 different ideas for each theme. Be prepared to discuss how the designs work with the theme.

Technical requirements:

This piece must have a clasp and linked elements. One element (or link or clasp) must have three-dimensional form- either through synclastic forming, dapping, anticlastic forming, spiculum forming, or hollow construction. A bracelet or necklace is ideal. Consider surface decoration and materials. Any other skills you have from other classes are welcome!

Important dates:

• Themes and ideas due February 22
• Midpoint of project: March 15th
• Project due, beginning of class: March 29th (final class)