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The ring marks the threshold between intention and consequence, reminding the wearer that creation carries both power and accountability, and that true transformation begins with self awareness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ring is carved from recovered green Mexican Onyx, a translucent stone with a glasslike presence that interacts strongly with light. Unlike other rings in the series, the top surface is left naturally rough, unfinished as it emerged from the earth, creating a deliberate contrast between raw material and refined form. The stone draws upward into a crown like profile, holding a dual identity as both ring and crown within a single object. This duality is central to the piece, balancing emergence and control, restraint and expansion, within a singular form.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Too Shall Break is a series of thirteen cycles of thirteen stone rings. 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This ring is devoted to the act of connection in its many forms, between people, between ideas, and between patterns both seen and unseen. It reflects the understanding that meaning often emerges through relationship rather than isolation, and that insight comes from noticing correspondences others may overlook. The ring exists to honor patience, attentiveness, and the quiet beauty of mirrored forms, reminding the wearer that connection reveals as much about the self as it does about others.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ring is carved from zebra marble found along the shores of the Mediterranean, a stone shaped by the sea before it was ever touched by an artist. Variations in density, texture, and the contrast between light and dark veining informed the carving process, guiding the final form. During its making, the stone asserted its own direction, resolving into a shape that appears both singular and divided, almost as two rings held in one. 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This ring is devoted to the act of seeing and interpreting the world through an artistic lens. It acknowledges that artists experience reality through their chosen medium, filtering perception, memory, and emotion into expression. The ring exists as a companion in that process, supporting the navigation of choice, interpretation, and belief that underpins creative practice. It affirms that artistic decisions are shaped by conviction, and that in any given moment, the chosen path is the right one.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ring is carved from recovered Champlain black limestone, a stone composed of varied greys with crystallized patterns and undertones of red and brown. The stone’s natural crystallization creates a painted appearance, with colors bleeding into one another across the surface. The form was intentionally shaped to highlight the most compelling sections of the material, featuring a larger face and long angular lines that draw the eye and emphasize presence. During its making, the stone dictated a larger scale than initially intended, reinforcing its role as an active collaborator in the final form.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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. 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