Movement Jewellery

Movement in Nature

It is very difficult to imagine the natural world without movement. Leaves and flower petals blowing in the wind, butterfly wings flapping and the rising and setting of the sun are all examples of actual movement found in nature. Other forms of movement are more subtle such as the changing of the seasons, the growth of plants and animals and their death and decay. Movement can be seen in nature in many instances, not just in its physical form but also in its more metaphorical form when observing natural processes. “The representation of vitalism is an identification with nature and biological forces”. (Quickenden 2000). Movement incorporated into a jewellery piece can aid the piece in appearing 'lifelike' or alive (Walker n. d.) and the element of movement can be brought about in many ways. (Quickenden 2000).

Ryan, J., Pendant, 18ct gold and vitreous enamel [Online]