The Divine Feline ring
ARTring is an annual celebration of bold design and craft, showcasing the unique creations of over 30 designers. The event is hosted by the Tomfoolery gallery in London.
"History and mythology have always been an important source of inspiration for me. Because nothing is born in a vacuum, and when we create we offer our vision, but with a certain continuity.
I've been interested in the ancient cults of goddesses for some years now, so the idea of making an amulet representing an animal came naturally to me. I also have a great admiration for the world of felines, and cats have been my most loyal companions since early childhood.
After some research, the goddess Bastet caught my attention because she embodied perfectly what I wanted to convey through this amulet: a strong, benevolent female figure. In Egyptian mythology, she is the protector of our homes and of humanity."
"I like to challenge myself and push myself further in an artistic discipline.
My intention here was to create an imposing piece and take my sculpture to a higher, more detailed level than my previous creations.
To make this sculpture I had to try out different types of wax and I finally opted for red wax, which is malleable but also very fragile.
This material gave me a more raw finish and more artistic freedom, and at certain points you can even feel the movement of the tools stroking the wax."
"Around the feline's head, I've added a rocky texture so that the animal seems to have emerged from an archaeological excavation, like a goddess asleep for thousands of years.The ring was then cast in 925 sterling silver and set with precious stones.
As this edition celebrates the 30 years of the Tomfoolery Gallery's existence, the three sapphires each represent a decade, and their deep blues marry harmoniously with the silver, which adds a dreamlike, even lunar, dimension..."
This unique piece is available online or visit the Tomfoolery boutique in the charming district of Muswell Hill.