video of a still life

With crystal by Lobmeyr, Baccarat and Saint Louis emerging from billowing clouds of colorful smoke, this video takes an incredibly imaginative approach to presenting beautiful objects in a way that emphasizes the delicate craftsmanship  that created them.  Filmed under water, the surreal pace of movement emphasizes the grace of the crystal.

1942 / war is nuts

Modernization and industrialization, war, disintegration - the early forties are duly represented in this crazy headpiece and necklace, made from salvaged airplane metal, on otherwise staidly dressed Annette del Sur.