Rock Collection
I remember how elated I was when I inherited my first rock collection from my grandparents--it was treasure in my eyes. It's spectacular how various cycles of heat and pressure transform sediments into natural wonders, that people then carefully and purposefully extract from beneath the earth's surface. Even more compelling is the way in which people catalogue and preserve these gems in personal and meaningful collections. Collectors naturally take pride in gem menageries for their value and aesthetic. More importantly is what the collection represents and what it means to the collector. For me the rocks represented various symbols of time and culture--I was at once an instant archaeologist, historian, and treasure hunter.
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xI remember how elated I was when I inherited my first rock collection from my grandparents--it was treasure in my eyes. It's spectacular how various cycles of heat and pressure transform sediments into natural wonders, that people then carefully and purposefully extract from beneath the earth's surface. Even more compelling is the way in which people catalogue and preserve these gems in personal and meaningful collections. Collectors naturally take pride in gem menageries for their value and aesthetic. More importantly is what the collection represents and what it means to the collector. For me the rocks represented various symbols of time and culture--I was at once an instant archaeologist, historian, and treasure hunter.
This look book consists of art and ephemera that is gathered in the same manner of a thoroughly curated rock collection. Each of these pieces is considered a unique representation of time and place, that hopefully you can preserve and present in your own personal way.
These pieces in particular demonstrate different portrayals of minerals and characteristics of minerals. First in the collection is this Stacked Stones Print by Frank Gross, which exhibits colorful gems. Russell Leng's Print 3, Shelby DiMarco's Print 2, and Christine Kesler's Print represents variations of sediment and color. Sea Level Print by Brandi Strickland harmonizes the aesthetics and science of geology. The Jessica Cannon Print uses light and lines that one might see reflected off of a crystal. In the same vein, Lines and Shapes Volume 2 details delicate designs that appreciate the same geometric intricacies that are often present in rocks. The colors of Cristina Pires' Shapes Necklace captures the beauty of an entire gem collection while Urban Bloom's Jewelry Jagged Edge Necklace is a singular stone representation. Finally, Jenni Rope's Forgotten City reminds me of a brilliant melange of stones, such as amethyst, celestite, topaz, and sapphire.
-Loren Crosier
Image Credits: 1 Mono Carmigniani 2 The Vamoose 3 & 4 The Selby 5 Cori Kindred 6 & 7 The Burning House 8 Kluge 9 Ffion 10 Cassell's Book of Knowledge 11 Cori Kindred 12 & 13 The Vamoose 14 Cori Kindred
