Abstraction in beadwork is when the designer extracts or interprets a specific design element from their source of inspiration so that it becomes part of their creation. A jewellery example would be the work of Rayo Boursier, who based his cuff on a roof designed by John Lautner. The table below depicts Boursier interpretation of Lautner’s roof structure design. This piece was a result of an evening out, where he was inspired by both the interior and the exterior of his surroundings. The jewellery designer has therefore tried to capture and articulate both of these aspects within his piece.
What is interesting about Boursier’s interpretation and rendition of Lautner’s work is that he has not merely taken the triangle to then create a flat piece of jewellery, however he has instead tried to preserve the integrity of the 3D feel of the actual structure. He has also considered and expressed the hollow characteristics which the roof articulates with the aid of the lighting, positive and negative spaces.
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Figure 4 Rayo Boursier’s Horned
Cuff the cuff winging off in every direction. (McKinnon, n.d., p. 32)
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What is interesting about Boursier’s interpretation and rendition of Lautner’s work is that he has not merely taken the triangle to then create a flat piece of jewellery, however he has instead tried to preserve the integrity of the 3D feel of the actual structure. He has also considered and expressed the hollow characteristics which the roof articulates with the aid of the lighting, positive and negative spaces.
