It seems the "World Heritage" collection will become the central project of my life. How did this idea come about? There are many countries and many peoples with long and interesting histories, with a deep and multifaceted cultural heritage... When this phrase resurfaced in my mind, it suddenly struck me like a bolt of lightning. MULTIFACETED!
Until now, no one had attempted to truly represent the multifaceted nature of cultural heritage! Having created three artistically cut collections— "Philosopher's Stone," "Secret Symbols," and "Elements" — with images embedded in the facets, I realized it was now possible. Difficult, but possible. And so I set to work.
Before our very eyes, a new art is being born – the art of cutting. And these stones were created like other art objects. In the beginning, there was an idea. The idea generated images, which were combined into a composition. The composition was expressed through a drawing, which was transformed into a diagram. The diagram served as cutting instructions. Moreover, the idea of the entire composition crystallized into the name of the stone. And a short text – a philosophical statement – helps us retain this idea while enjoying the stone.
Why did I use this or that material? First of all, color is important to evoke the desired emotions. For example, the first association with Japanese culture is the cherry blossom, and the Japanese stone is pink. Ancient Greece was surrounded by water, and the sea played a huge role in Greek culture, so the Greek stone is light blue. Furthermore, the optical properties of the stone can also help us. The high dispersion of cubic zirconia produces a stained-glass effect, and purple cubic zirconia was used to represent the Rose of Notre Dame Cathedral in the stone of France…
Come along, my fellow traveler! I believe you will have an unforgettable experience as you journey through the pages of this great book:
