The Ring of Giving

The Ring of Giving is the fourth ring of the first cycle of the series This Too Shall Break. This ring is devoted to generosity of spirit and creative kindness, honoring the act of offering inspiration without expectation of return. Within the series, it holds a unique role as a process ring, designed not only to be worn, but to facilitate a ritual of exchange. The ring exists as a vessel for creative energy, intended to move between people when chosen, gathering reflections, ideas, and intentions before ultimately returning home. It reflects the belief that creativity grows through sharing and that generosity can be both purposeful and bounded.

The ring is carved from a found green stone. During carving, the stone fractured, influencing the final form and requiring portions of its rough edges to remain visible. These interruptions became integral to the design, allowing the material to assert its own direction within the finished piece. The ring is carved with the Daegaz rune, physically inscribed into the stone, symbolizing beginnings and forward movement. The surface carries the marks of its making, preserving the tension between refinement and rawness.

This Too Shall Break is a series of thirteen cycles of thirteen stone rings. The project brings our idea of stone sculpture as large immutable things only to be shared in museums and public spaces down to earth. Each ring is small, delicate, and personal. It is a piece of wearable art which requires mindfulness for the wearer, changing the relationship between collector and art. These rings are not meant to be owned, but to be experienced, to grow with, and to take care of.