One of the pleasures of working with gemstones is the vast range of colour combinations they can provide. Every stone reflects the culture, origins and geography in which it was found.
Two artists whose use of colour has inspired me in my designs are Mark Rothko and Francis Bacon. Both artists use colour to create beautiful, unusual and vibrant combinations that stir different emotions in you – Rothko's calm, soothing tones are matched by Bacon's kinetic energy.
These new bracelets from our summer collection are part of the inspiration.
Bacon and Rothko's paintings remind me of the vibrancy and unexpectedness of the cities of Morocco, where a beautiful oasis’s of colour can be found behind almost every door and garden gate.
For anyone who has been to Marrakesh, one of the most enchanting experiences is to be found in the gardens of the Jardin Majorelle. This setting provides a tranquil experience which offsets the restless energy of the city. One of the delights is that many of the buildings and ornaments of the garden are painted in a deep sea blue which is juxtaposed perfectly with the tropical vegetation of the garden. Once there, one's immediate thoughts are of the peaceful moment but with a thought to the future – in coming home and trying to recreate that moment in your small 2m sq garden!
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