Frank Tjepkema has created a collection of intricately designed hearts out of paper. Made to look mechanical, they are stunning pendants that represent the complexity of the heart and the feeling of love. Building on a past line titled Bling Bling, which involved jewelry made from layers of gold-plated logos, these hearts make up two other collections dubbed Clockwork Love Gold and Clockwork Love Paper. Frank Tjepkema describes them as "jewelry collection[s] evenly and consistently combining a great multitude of graphic elements in a multitude of layers."
Based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Frank Tjepkema's Clockwork collections are currently on display in Gallery Ra. They are comprised of six timepieces expressing different 'heart moods' such as fragility, passion, uncertainty and desire. Each piece is as delicate and detailed as a real heart.
Mechanical Paper Hearts
Frank Tjepkema Creates Intricate and Delicate Jewelry Pieces
Trend Themes
1. Mechanical Paper Jewelry - There is a rising trend of intricate, mechanical-themed jewelry pieces made from paper.
2. Layered Graphic Elements - Layering graphic elements in jewelry design is becoming popular and adds complexity to the pieces.
3. Heart Moods Representation - Designers are creating jewelry collections that express different 'heart moods' such as fragility, passion, uncertainty, and desire.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Jewelry - The fashion jewelry industry can explore the use of mechanical-themed paper designs to create unique and intricate pieces.
2. Graphic Design - Graphic design industry can capitalize on the trend of layering graphic elements in jewelry design, offering custom designs and innovative solutions.
3. Art Gallery - Art galleries can display and sell jewelry collections that represent different emotional states and capture the complexity of the heart through design.