True Genius

Just as I was finishing the last post I saw the email in my inbox (my daily wisdom that is sometimes so poignantly appropriate!)
"True genius doesn't fulfill expectations, it shatters them."-Arlene Croce

My expectations are to be shattered....

Structured Chaos

This bracelet was made as a collaborative effort between me and HyeJun Park, my dear friend and one of my biggest supporters.

It was wonderful and equally frustrating not to know the direction this is taking until the final touches. It was important to let go and let that bracelet form itself.

Mom recently said, before you sit to work next time, meditate on the metal. Ask the metal to guide you, the work is already in there you are here to expose it.

I haven't done that in full capacity just yet. I needed to get into the work mode and I have to say that I feel worried that it will be hard to "one up myself". Am I up to the challenge with time slipping between my fingers.

I have imposed lots of rules already thus suffocating (partially) the voice from within: watch the price points, watch the time it takes to make, not too complicated, not over the top.

I see how those boxes used to limit my creativity when I worked in corporate world. I would have to visualize my designs as a "fry-guy", "stretch blet", "drama neck". This time around I'm thinking Editorial vs. Saleable, etc..Not the path I carved for myself.

I believe even if the work is expensive it will find its audience. I have a voice, it's strong it is very important to me and that is the most important thing in this equation. Sales follow, I remember that the goal is longevity, consistency and excitement. I am the first person that needs to be happy about making something. I looked at a piece the other night and wondered out loud, am I going to be excited to remake this (like I am when I remake the "always in motion" or even the umpteenth version of "Medusa")

That is my guide. It is important I remember this and why I am where I am. Compromises unless necessary should not impede or overshadow my work.

Onwards and upwards!