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Made early in the artist’s journey with stone, it bears an imperfect polish, with a surface that remains slightly rough and gently pocked. The design is simple and direct, shaped with imprecise tools, allowing the hand of the maker to remain visible in the final form. Despite its early making, the ring remains pleasing to the touch, balancing softness with the honesty of its process.\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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This ring is devoted to reciprocity, integrity, and the quiet power of kindness returned in kind. It reflects the idea that beauty can emerge from mutual recognition and shared respect, and that justice is often expressed through intention rather than confrontation. The ring honors a commitment to truth, care, and ethical engagement with the world, acknowledging justice as a lived practice shaped by empathy, courage, and purpose.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ring is carved from a found piece of pink marble discovered along the shores of the Mediterranean, its precise origins unknown. Made early in the series, the form emerged through improvisation, exploring delicate curves and flowing geometry. As carving progressed, the stone’s color and shape evoked architectural references, particularly the spiraling form of the Guggenheim Museum. 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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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\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 practice rather than perfection, honoring the understanding that growth emerges through error, adjustment, and persistence. It reflects the belief that magick, like creativity, is inherently flawed and therefore alive. The ring exists not to correct or complete a practice, but to accompany it, amplifying what already exists and embracing the unpredictable variables that make exploration meaningful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ring is carved from found zebra marble, a stone characterized by strong contrast between light and dark. The material naturally presents near equal portions of each, creating a visual balance that mirrors the concept of imperfection held in equilibrium. Variations in the stone’s density respond differently to carving tools, resulting in a surface that is intentionally uneven and tactile. 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