A graduate of London’s Royal College of Art Tine De Ruysser, Ph.D spends her days investigating production methods and folding patterns with a metal and fabric, a new material she invented while she was a student.
“Banknote Jewellery” is a conceptual and even political piece articulating the relationship between paper money and gold. A timely piece during our world’s financial crisis, Tine explores the symbolism and relationship between the value of paper money and gold.
I have seen Tine’s work before, but I had never seen this second necklace, which I think is absolutely fantastic. I love the way that she centered the Chinese characters from the money on every link. This is a piece I’d actually wear. Thanks for sharing it.
Can you direct me to her gallery? What has she folded in metal?
Thanks,
JNP
Thank you for the post, my english isn’t very good but I really like the second picture.
oh! I love the idea of wearing paper! I just posted two articles on my blog about dresses made from paper. Check out http://www.madeinslant.com/2010/11/a-couture-upcycled-origami-gown-made-with-1000-paper-cranes/ and
http://www.madeinslant.com/2010/11/barneys-in-new-york-upcycles-espresso-foil-bags-to-create-a-gown-for-miss-illy/
That looks like an expensive pair of bracelets!
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Im really impressed by those jewels !
Love the second image of the bracelet, and some of the more ambitious multi-currency pieces on Tine’s website.
Amazing stuff; the concept, the precise execution, and just the aesthetic value of the work is spot on.