Haruko Horikawa
‘Fluttering Feather’ pendant
Haruko’s pendant consists of two layers of platinum feathers which come together to form three-dimensional volume and movement creating a look which is as light as a feather. The feathers on the upper layer are open and blowing up to the left whilst those on the lower layer twist downwards. The shadows cast by the upper feathers onto the lower ones create a beautiful contrast of black and white, which continually changes as the wearer moves. The pure whiteness of polished platinum naturally creates shadows through movement avoiding the need to darken the metal and its durability creates the look of fragility needed for the feathers whilst being quite robust and not too heavy.
Haruko’s inspiration comes from watching birds flying high in the sky, their feathers fluttering in the wind creating different shades from the darkest of black to the purest white and everything in between as the light circulates around them. Her aim was to create a piece that expresses the softness and lightness of feathers with shifting shades and conveying the sensation of freedom.
Haruko graduated from BA Jewellery Design Course at Central Saint Martins College in 2009 and since then has been self-employed, taking commissions and participating in exhibitions. Since she can remember she has always loved the beauty of nature and this has been her major inspiration for creating fluid sculptural forms. Enjoying both designing and making Haruko likes her jewellery to be comfortable and enjoyable to wear.
