Thursday - 12 of March

Today we headed to the studio Helen Britton - wife of David Bielander - and Yutaka Minegishi, who work together as a trio.

Yutaka's work consisted of organically crafted rings, and his gathering of - 'I'm obsessed with collecting miniature objects,' - such as tiny guns, utensils, pots, was fascinating.

Jet, mammoth ivory, pink ivory - which was actually wood, was some of the materials that he used. I feel the overall finish of the rings really added to the mystique of the ancient material.

Yutaka would craft his own tools too.

He spoke of his work becoming more simple over time, and he wouldn't make his own tools anymore - which in itself I think is already quite extreme, but also incredibly dedicated and creative.

Less is more, and the apparent plainness of Yutaka's rings is beautiful to behold. To appreciate the age and texture and finish; the organic curves and flowing contours draws the eye along the ring, making every angle a flowing motion that ergonomically connects onto other portions. I just admire the simplicity of his work, and looking aside the historical meaning and rarity value, it is very excellent craftsmanship.

The geometry, plain shapes, sweeping lines, make it timeless, like the material itself.