Materials: Sterling Silver, Aluminum Cans
Dimensions: 6cm x 6cm x 8cm
The Molecular Bouquet ring integrates colorful shapes based on the molecular structure of Al2O3 into organic forms, symbolic of the natural world from which the metal has been extracted. An underlying theme emerges: The colorful, non precious metal, aluminum, is precious as it relates to the sustainability of our planet.
Photo credit: Tim Thayer
Nicole DesChamps-Benke
Helotes, TX. USA
Nicole DesChamps-Benke is a Senior Lecturer in Metals and Coordinator of 3D Design Foundations at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. Her work exhibits the dichotomy between precious and non-precious metals by pairing colorful surface printings from recycled aluminum soda cans with silver. The combination of color and precious metal serves to heighten awareness of the value added by aluminum as a versatile resource and amplify complex health and societal issues associated with artificially colored contents and their production.
Materials: Sterling Silver, Aluminum Cans
Dimensions: 6cm x 6cm x 8cm
The Molecular Bouquet ring integrates colorful shapes based on the molecular structure of Al2O3 into organic forms, symbolic of the natural world from which the metal has been extracted. An underlying theme emerges: The colorful, non precious metal, aluminum, is precious as it relates to the sustainability of our planet.
Photo credit: Tim Thayer
Nicole DesChamps-Benke
Helotes, TX. USA
Nicole DesChamps-Benke is a Senior Lecturer in Metals and Coordinator of 3D Design Foundations at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. Her work exhibits the dichotomy between precious and non-precious metals by pairing colorful surface printings from recycled aluminum soda cans with silver. The combination of color and precious metal serves to heighten awareness of the value added by aluminum as a versatile resource and amplify complex health and societal issues associated with artificially colored contents and their production.