Contemporary Geometric Beadwork
This piece is the natural curled form of the stepped increases that
we use to create our Geometric Capture and HyperDisc pieces. Instead
of modifying the geometric curl of the increase pattern to create
captured cells or angular geometry, Kate has kept the curl in place
to build a large spiralling curve that can stack flat or uncurl and
wrap around the neck and continue down the body. This piece is
incredible in person, and very fun to play with. Unlike the
traditional Slinky toy, which is made from wire, this curl is much
larger on the outside edge than on the inside edge, and its resting
form is a flat stack of hexagons. This hex-coiled increase pattern
and structure of our beadwork compares beautifully to DNA. Not only
does our live line have a toothed edge, but we cast off new work in
the same manner (unzipping to steal a copy of an edge) and the way
that our curling line folds into a stack is much like the way DNA
looks after heliocase folds it into a coil. An interesting feature
about this piece is that Kate has decided to keep growing it, just
as if it were a curl of hair. So each time the piece is shown or
seen, it will be slightly larger. Currently it is several feet long
and approximately three inches in diameter. When not in use, this
large neckpiece folds into a little pod for deployment, also like
DNA.