Our theme for May is “Greek Gods/Goddesses” and the entries
for this final week’s design challenge were inspired by the theme of “Chronos,
god of time”.
Also come back this Sunday as we reveal the entries for the overall theme of gods/goddesses to round
out our May challenge month.
To read more about our challenges and/or to get in on the action, click here.
Tammy Adams of Paisley Lizard
This mixed-metal necklace has hands-free clock faces to represent how our individual perception of time is relative and subjective. As poets and musicians across the ages have noted, time is either standing still or passing us by, depending on our point of view. Or perhaps depending on whether Chronos is toying with us, as gods are known to do.
To read more about our challenges and/or to get in on the action, click here.
Tammy Adams of Paisley Lizard
This mixed-metal necklace has hands-free clock faces to represent how our individual perception of time is relative and subjective. As poets and musicians across the ages have noted, time is either standing still or passing us by, depending on our point of view. Or perhaps depending on whether Chronos is toying with us, as gods are known to do.
Nohline L'Ecuyer of Nohline L'Ecuyer
Nohline L'Ecuyer of Nohline L'Ecuyer
Chronos - Mother of Pearl
and watch part earrings. Sterling silver studs.
Kelly Hosford Patterson of PyxeeStyx
"Everybody Wants To
Rule The World"
Time is not my friend. Never has been. My piece is dedicated to Chronos fall from power.
Chronos was not a nice guy. Castrated his own father to steal the throne. Then ate his own children to prevent the same from happening to himself. Rhea wised up and saved Zeus who was eventually able to unseat his father from power. This is my thank you note.
Zeus was born, hidden away on the isle of Crete. The center of my pendant is a postage stamp encased in glass, from the neighboring Greek isle of Cypress, which is adorned with their coat of arms featuring the laurel wreath.
Below that an upcyled watch face, representing Chronos. The hands of time that no longer turn.
Below that a vintage silver plated and enameled horse representing the Anemoi. The Gods of the four winds, who in the guise of horses drew the chariot of Zeus.
Hung from a chain of alternating Lapis Lazuli diamonds, and upcycled pottery shards, with blue moonstone spacers and dangles.
Culminating in Greek Keys. Also known as the meander was the most important symbol in ancient Greece. Symbolizing infinity, or the eternal flow of things.
Sari silk runs across the back of the neck for a comfortable fit, and closes with a Greek key hook clasp. All in shades of Greek blue.
Time is not my friend. Never has been. My piece is dedicated to Chronos fall from power.
Chronos was not a nice guy. Castrated his own father to steal the throne. Then ate his own children to prevent the same from happening to himself. Rhea wised up and saved Zeus who was eventually able to unseat his father from power. This is my thank you note.
Zeus was born, hidden away on the isle of Crete. The center of my pendant is a postage stamp encased in glass, from the neighboring Greek isle of Cypress, which is adorned with their coat of arms featuring the laurel wreath.
Below that an upcyled watch face, representing Chronos. The hands of time that no longer turn.
Below that a vintage silver plated and enameled horse representing the Anemoi. The Gods of the four winds, who in the guise of horses drew the chariot of Zeus.
Hung from a chain of alternating Lapis Lazuli diamonds, and upcycled pottery shards, with blue moonstone spacers and dangles.
Culminating in Greek Keys. Also known as the meander was the most important symbol in ancient Greece. Symbolizing infinity, or the eternal flow of things.
Sari silk runs across the back of the neck for a comfortable fit, and closes with a Greek key hook clasp. All in shades of Greek blue.
Laura Bracken of Bracken Designs Studio Art Jewelry
For my Chronos theme, I went with the Saturnine inspiration
and repeated a technique I’ve used in the past to create a “planet-looking”
effect. This small lentil was made from
copper and bronze metal clay and fired in a kiln at 1500 degrees to create this
colorful reaction in the metal.
Check the
previous blog posts to see all the weekly challenge designs to date. And keep an eye out for the upcoming
challenges.
And start
preparing for June’s themes: Exotic Landmarks
June 2nd Kyoto, Japan
June 9th Deadvlei, Namibia
June 16th Antelope Canyon, USA
June 23rd Angkor wat, Cambodia
June 30th Marble Caves, Chile
(Google
of Bing these places and click on IMAGES for inspiration)
Please enter your challenge designs by clicking here.
And/or read the
original blog post about the challenges here.
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