I'm going to spend my first posts covering the jewellery, art, pictures and events that are inspiring me at the moment, starting with Tiffany architect-turned-jewellery designer Frank Gehry.
I'm often inspired by architecture in my work, so I'm very interested in how Frank Gehry has succeeded in both building and jewellery design - designing beautiful pieces using sleek and simple shapes.
Although a totally different scale, you can see his style clearly when you compare the Hotel Marques de Riscal with the diamond-set earrings designed for Tiffany;
Although a totally different scale, you can see his style clearly when you compare the Hotel Marques de Riscal with the diamond-set earrings designed for Tiffany;
What I really love about Frank Gehry is that you can see his work is his whether he's designing a simple bangle or a complicated layered piece - he's not afraid to experiment but keeps his distinctive style.
