Boomerang

The terms we use for various shapes are simple generalizations of a concept–squares are anything with four straight equal side, a circle has a circumference that moves around a center point with equal distance and a triangle is nothing more than a shape with three straight sides. Using that simple definition as a jumping off point, you can push the triangular shapes into variations of the definition. In the case here, Bénédicte Bruttin rounds off all the triangular sides and even has one scoop down to create something closer to an arrow, although, I see boomerangs more than anything. Regardless, the shape is very directive, pointing down in a series with these little points of additional focus in the beads used to hang them, filling in the space scooped out of the standard triangle shape. Altogether, this makes for a rather dynamic set of beads. The subtle crackling on the surface–another series of lines that denote movement–doesn’t do them any harm either.

There has been a lot of Bénédicte’s work making the rounds on Pinterest. It’s a really strong body of work you’ll find on her Flickr page as well, with a fun contemporary  look and lots of shape play. Check it out!

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