Through my friendship with a dear woman named Kamal I have come to realize how important form is to me. The images you see above were shot on a Sunday afternoon walk (along with lunch at Barrio Star in Banker’s Hill) with my husband, Jim. I simply shot images that were interesting to me for one reason another. After filing through the shots I realized that form is a key element that drew me in.
Form enfolds the whole of the individual elements and how they are united in space. Form can be either:
a) Geometric – the hearts and stars above fit into this category; the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright is geometric.
b) Organic – the lines are irregular and the overall design is asymmetrical; this fascination with organic form is what drew me to study Ichibana years ago.
Why take a closer look at your design aesthetic? Understanding what informs your work allows you to experiment more with the design element. The whole process becomes more playful, more creative and calls the left brain to come out and join the fun. Consider what is inspiring your own design work:
Shape
Color
Texture
Line
Balance
Pattern
Movement
Something else….
Earrings: Combination of organic and geometric form.
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