Kris from KrisDesignsFSP, internal vote winner of our "November Circles & Squares" challenge chose the theme for our February 2013 challenge.
JAPAN
The theme guidelines were as follows:
Japan has a most exciting culture.
There is a distinct division between past and future: ancient traditional values with their strong rituals, art forms and language on one side, versus the crazy dazzling fashion modernity, neon colors, and plastic kitsch on the other side.
There is a distinct division between past and future: ancient traditional values with their strong rituals, art forms and language on one side, versus the crazy dazzling fashion modernity, neon colors, and plastic kitsch on the other side.
Pick ONE of these two styles to create a piece of jewelry that shows the important criteria needed to convey either the traditional or the modern Japan.
OR: combine both styles into one piece accentuating the contrasts!
Voting for for this challenge is on February 9th - 15th.
Click on the images within or the links below the mosaic to see additional views and read about each piece in detail.
PLEASE VOTE ONLY ONCE FOR YOUR FAVORITE ENTRY
1. Goldfish Tapestry Banner - FrancescasFancy
2. Beaded Necklace with Japanese Twist - Beadditz
3. Garden of Meditation Barette - 4uidzne
4. Japanese Dragon Purse - ArtMasquerading
5. Karesansui Zen Garden Cuff - beadn4fun
6. Samurai Warrior Princess Cuff - annamei
7. Buddha's Temple Necklace - HauteIceBeadwork
8. Japanese Sashiko Bracelet - EsmerldasStudio
9. Zen Garden Necklace - KrisDesignFSP
10. Wisteria Necklace - HannahRachel
11. Secret Japanese Garden Necklace - Maewa
12. Cherry Blossom Cuff - AngelqueCreations
14. Sakura Flowers Pendant - BeautyGlamourLuba
15. Spring in Japan Pendant and Earrings - enchantedbeads
16. Maneki Neko (Lucky Cat) Prosperity Cat Earrings - scarboro
17. Wrinkled Pearl Bracelet - ellimei
18. Dragon's Eye Necklace - bead4me
19. Ceremonial Japanese Kimono Necklace - Janiesgems
20. Japanese Spring Collar - Vicus
21. Peacock Feather Brooch - BlueStarArts
22. Crochet Necklace - alterdeco
23. Japan Tradition Bracelet - Sobby
24. Spring in Japan - BeadCatcher
25. Red Sakura Necklace - AnnaCohen
26. Geisha Cuff - barbaraellis
27. Sakura Necklace - SpringColors
28. Cherry Blossom Gold and Pearl Earrings - ArtiZenBeads
While every single one of these pieces is absolutely a winner, I made my vote for the one that seemed most Asian in its execution to my eye.
ReplyDeleteYou guys are amazing! This Challenge has given me the most new EBW favorites ever! And it was the toughest to vote on!
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