Daniela Bertol
The bracelet and rings are used as a means to become aware of the
body alignment. The geometry underlying the 3D printed models are
based on rotations about multiple axes, to generate forms recalling
a Möbius strip, for the bracelet and warped surfaces for the rings.
As typical for my wearable geometries a parallel is established
between the geometric form and a human movement. Wearable geometries
are dynamic configurations based on parametric models: forms are
generated by scripts where a geometric transformation is associated
to different parameters—e.g. the curvature, rotation angle, number
and size of elements.
The pendant is created by a generative algorithm based on
phyllotaxis—the patterns in plant formation and growth. It is one of
the countless dynamic configurations based on parametric models:
forms are generated by scripts where a geometric transformation is
associated to different parameters. Here the generation rule is
given by Helmut Vogel's formula. r(n) = √n and θ(n) = n φ
This bracelet is inspired by the curvature of the universe as
related to the density parameter Omega. It is also based on a
parametric model: the forms is generated by a script where a
geometric rule is associated to different parameters. In this case
the geometry rule is the generation of points according to a
hexagonal pattern, which is warped to turn inside-out.
HEALING GEOMETRIES is a theory and praxis on meditation and
embodiment of geometry as copying mechanism to mental, emotional and
physical stress, spanning from psychosomatic practices to design
products - where the mind-body connection is guided by geometric
configurations. The interpretation of the universe according to
geometric configurations has been present in the most ancient
western and eastern cosmologies. Many of the geometric forms found
in nature have become symbols and archetypes, often defined as
sacred geometries, including: Platonic Solids Spirals Flower of Life
Yin Yang Sri Yantra spirals, helices and mandalas. the Möbius strip
As digital models developed into physical objects, jewelry has been
the most logical function associated to these forms: wearing an
earring, ring, or a bracelet is an expression of a belief.