Echoed U Earring

The Echoed U Earring is inspired by the unique beauty of the formline art style that is distinct to the Pacific Northwest Coast Nations. This design showcases the Split U shape—a formline element that doesn’t depict any specific figure but pays homage to the artform itself. In traditional formline compositions, curving lines, like the U-shapes and S-shapes, define both the positive and negative spaces, creating a harmonious balance within each piece. The Echoed U takes this foundational art element and presents it in a bold, contemporary way, allowing fans and supporters of my work to celebrate this artform as wearable art.

The U-shape here is a nod to the primary and secondary formlines, traditionally represented in black and red. By reinterpreting this split U, I wanted to offer something modern yet rooted, an opportunity for people to connect with formline art through a fresh perspective. This piece serves as both an adornment and a bridge to the unique cultural expressions of the Pacific Northwest, offering wearers a chance to carry the legacy of formline with them, wherever they go

Size: 3 inches long, 2 inches wide
Material: acrylic
Hardware: silver-finished stainless steel or brass