LTAF Origin is a unique collaboration by Jorinde Barke and Frank Michels from Design Duo Geckeler Michels. The limited edition pieces are the result of a common examination of a theme which is one of the oldest in the history of jewelry – two threaded strings interlacing each other, forming a torque. The jewelry pieces were crafted on site under Michels‘ assistance with both primitive and thoroughly fascinating means. The seemingly simple process turned out to be a complex and almost alchemistic affair, reminiscent of the Bronze Age’s enormous power of technical and social revolution.
The local culture, its rites and frequencies are founding the base for a process which becomes visible within this collection and that gives the pieces their own character through charming imperfections and their naive bulkiness.
A complementary video illustrates the making-of in an impressive and frenetic film language.
Berlin — Kondagaon (India), 2011–2014
Limited Edition 2 + 1 AP (Price on request)
© 2011 - Jorinde Barke & Frank Michels
Photography by Giulia Munari
