Shining DESPAIR
Myriam Theveniaud
France

Brooch « Chrysalide », 2024
Pearls, Crystal rock, Ametyust, glitter, plastic, silk, metal, stainless steel, 145x95x20 mm
Embroidery with Luneville Hook and needle

Transformation and chaos are deeply interconnected concepts that reflect the cycles of change in nature, society, and human psychology. Transformation represents an evolution, a transition from one state to another, often accompanied by periods of disorder or chaos. The latter, far from being a purely destructive force, is often a necessary passage, a temporary phase before rebirth and reorganization.

In nature, chaos and transformation are essential to maintaining balance. What seems disordered or destructive is, in fact, vital for the regeneration of ecosystems.

This dynamic is reflected in my embroidery work. Through the seemingly anarchic arrangement of beads and various materials, which cluster together like microorganisms, a new aesthetic emerges. The initial disorder gives rise to unexpected beauty, a work full of life, mirroring nature itself.

The chrysalis beautifully illustrates the idea that what we perceive as moments of stagnation or chaos often conceal deep movements toward a higher state. It is a symbol of rebirth, where what was once ordinary becomes extraordinary.

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