Misun Won Jewellery

Collect 2011 Collection

2011-05-09T11:57:00.003+01:00

Some new jewellery

2011-05-09T11:51:00.003+01:00

Random pattern pendant with amethyst, beryl and freshwater pearl

Colourful

2011-01-21T13:09:00.002Z

Red silk rope pendant

Double layered lozenge brooch

Wrapping Collection

2011-01-07T22:26:00.005Z

Layered Bangles

2011-01-07T21:43:00.005Z

Silk Thread Collection

2011-01-07T21:26:00.005Z

2010 New jewellery

2010-06-18T14:32:00.009+01:00

Mixed shadow pendants with elastic string and pearl

Small flower pendant

Random pattern pendant with stone and pearl

Random pattern brooch with amethyst

Random pattern brooch with crystallized agate

Random pattern earrings with rock crystal

Oxidized silver lozenge brooch with pearl

Lozenge brooch

Korean patchwork

2008-08-28T20:01:00.005+01:00

Korean Patchworked Brooch 50x50x30

Earrings

2008-08-28T19:50:00.009+01:00

Long Resin Earrings 50x15x4 Sterling Silver, Resin

Shadow with Resin Earrings 20x25(mm) Sterling Silver, Resin, Fabric

4 circles with coral, pearl earrings 20x30(mm) Sterling silver, coral, pearl

6 circles earrings 25x23(mm) Sterling silver, pearl

5 circles with pearl earrings 18x24(mm) Oxidized sterling silver, pearl

3 circles earrings 15x15(mm) Sterling silver

Shadow with pearl earrings 18x18(mm) Sterling silver, pearl

Shadow with colour string earrings 18x18(mm) Sterling silver, crystal string

Silverware

2008-08-28T19:46:00.003+01:00

Candleholder I,II 135x135x65 Sterling Silver, Glass

Silver Vessel I,II,III 180x90x105 Pure Silver, Sterling Silver

Ring II

2008-08-28T19:38:00.007+01:00

Simple circular ring 20x20x15(mm) Sterling silver, garnet, citrine

Flower cup ring 40x40x25, 25x25x25(mm) Sterling silver, pearl, coral

Ring 50x50x50(mm) Sterling Silver, Oxidized Sterling Silver, Iolite, Lemon Citrine

Ring 50x50x50(mm) Sterling Silver, Oxidized Sterling Silver, Coral, Pearl

Ring 50x50x50(mm) Sterling Silver, 24k Gold Leaf (Kumboo)

Ring 50x50x50(mm) Sterling Silver, Elastic Cord

Rutile Quartz Rings

Amethyst Ring

Ring I

2008-08-28T19:16:00.007+01:00

Blossom Ring I,II,III 35x60x30 Sterling Silver, Agate Quartz, Chalcedony

Ring 50x50x50 Sterling Silver, Diamond

Ring 50x50x50 Oxidized Sterling Silver, Elastic Cord

Ring 50x50x50 Sterling Silver

Brooch II

2008-08-28T19:14:00.004+01:00

Gold Pointed Brooch 80x80x25 Sterling Silver, 24k Gold Leaf (Kumboo)

Shadow with Stone Brooch 70x70x5 Sterling Silver, Aquamarine, Amethyst

Brooch I

2008-08-28T19:05:00.002+01:00

Layered Brooch 80x80x8 Sterling Silver, Elastic Cord

Simple Shadow Brooch 60x60x1 Sterling Silver, Elastic Cord

Circular Patterned Brooch I,II 90x90x12 Sterling Silver

Shadow Brooch I,II,III 90x90x5 Oxidized Sterling Silver

Random Brooch 80x40x10(Medium Size) Sterling silver

Neckpiece

2008-08-28T18:38:00.009+01:00

Flower Chain Necklace

Simple & Blossom Pendant 65x65x8 Sterling Silver, Resin, Silk Cord

Resin Pendant I 65x65x10 Sterling Silver, Resin, Elastic Cord, Silk Cord

Resin Pendant II,III 65x65x10 Sterling Silver, Resin, Fabric, Silk Cord

Pearl & Red Thread Pendant 73x73x13 Sterling Silver, Pearl, Thread, Silk Cord

Flower Chain Neckpiece 400x200 x20 Sterling Silver, Silk, Crystal String

Flower Pendant Necklace 35x35x20 Sterling Silver, Pearl, Silk

Artist's Statement

2008-08-22T00:27:00.002+01:00

Artist’s Statement

The unique compositional arrangements of Korean patchwork have always fascinated me. As I researched the background to Korean patchwork I discovered all sorts of interesting associations and links to my own work. The compositions are based on nature, and perhaps surprisingly I have also been able to relate these to fractal geometry, although the theory was not defined at the time the patchwork was developed.

To convey the idea of Korean patchwork I have used fabric embedded in resin, fabric roll printed onto silver and thread as a connecting device. However instead of using the square shape I chose a circle for my basic pattern as it is a more efficient geometrical figure and lends itself more to the three dimensional forms that interest me. I also wanted to make an association to the idea of wrapping as this was the essential function Korean patchwork.

I have used the rhythmical structures to develop a variety of complex forms on their own or in combination with other materials to make a subtle and varied collection of jewellery. I have also developed some functional and symbolic containers using the ‘patchwork’ of circles to form supporting, light reflective and playful rhythmical structures. I try to build a structure from one sheet of silver using basic techniques such as sawing, bending and soldering.

Patch worked cloths were developed as a means of wrapping an object or food in a careful and respectful way. The wrapping cloths are known as Jogakbo in Korean, this word describes a square form composed of lots of squares. It was developed in the Joseon Dynasty around 500 years ago at a time when fabric was rare, so Korean women collected pieces of cloth left over from making garments to form the wrapping cloths. The symbolic meaning of the wrapping cloths is very important and the act of connecting the pieces of cloth symbolises the wish of the maker for long life and good luck. Moreover Korean people believed that keeping something wrapped was tantamount to keeping good fortune.