My work explores complex polyhedral structures and polygon formations stitched with beads and thread. My repertoire includes classic geometric forms, whole and partial frame polyhedra, regular tilings, and tessellations. I connect the component forms at contiguous polygonal faces and edges to create chains, sculptural polyhedra and tilings. The open networks of tilings and frame polyhedra provide a magical space for light to play with crystal and glass beads scattering refracted light and creating intriguing substantial and insubstantial patterns.
Artworks
Dodecahedron Hexagon Suite
10 x 14 x 1 cm
Beadwork: Angle Stitching using seed beads (size 11) and Nymo B thread
2019
Motif of hexagons based on a popular Islamic screen pattern. Interconnecting bead dodecahedra create six connected hexagons. After discovering that eight dodecahedra will form a diamond or equilateral rhombus (in the plane), I experimented with creating other polygons. I found that I could form a square, a hexagon, and a six-pointed star. Because of the nature of angles of the pentagonal faces of the dodecahedron there are slightly different formulas for making polygons. I have never seen this hexagonal combination of dodecahedra anywhere before.
Diamond and Square Pendant Necklace
30 x 5 x 2 cm
Beadwork: Angle Stitching using 3mm crystal bicone beads, 3 mm glass pearls, monofilament, gold clasp, stringing wire.
2019
Pendant of a diamond shape made of eight dodecahedra connected to a square made of twelve dodecahedra. The dodecahedra are equilateral with one bead per edge. After discovering that eight dodecahedra will form a diamond or equilateral rhombus (in the plane), I experimented with creating other polygons. I discovered that I could form a square, a hexagon, and a six-pointed star. Because of the nature of the angles of the pentagonal faces of the dodecahedron there are slightly different formulas for making polygons. I have never seen this square combination of dodecahedra anywhere before.
