Thursday, October 8, 2009

What Inspires You? Naye Quiros - Part II - Mexico Querido


Have you ever seen a piece of art or design and wonder... What idea did this come from? What does this mean? Why? What inspired this?

Most of the time the internal inquiries remain unanswered. For most of us don't have Versace on speed dial and can't channel Dali. We can, however, shed some insight on what's behind the designs of one of our fabulous designers.





Jewelry designer, Naye Quiros, has said before that her designs are direct reflections of her life experiences. But, like most great works, at first glance it's not so obvious. It's not until you talk to her, and she's able to tell you her stories that you begin to see that each piece has a history.







You see how a trip to Egypt and walk amongst the pyramids have been immortalized in silver.













Inspiration can come from something as simple as a warm night on the beach or something as complex as the intricate emotions of one living in a war zone. Whatever the case may be, I think it's the inspiration that gives art its meaning and its value. Without it, Picasso's Guernica would just be doodling on canvas. Inspiration is why we create things.






Now, what inspires you?

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