The Ring of Note

The Ring of Note is the sixth ring of the second cycle of the series This Too Shall Break. This ring is devoted to multiplicity of purpose, honoring the idea that an object can hold more than one meaning at once. It reflects playfulness alongside intention, and creativity alongside prosperity. The ring exists as a celebration of making, of sound, of craft, and of the space where disciplines overlap, acknowledging that creativity often lives most fully where boundaries remain open.

The ring is carved from found zebra marble gathered from the shores of the Mediterranean near Massa, Italy. It features grooves carved along either side of the band, intentionally designed to allow the ring to be strung and potentially played as an instrument. While there is no guarantee of how or whether it can be played, whether bowed or plucked, the option is embedded in the form itself. This dual function is unique within the series, making the ring a singular object that balances sculpture, adornment, and possibility. The Ingwaz rune is carved on the inside of the band, physically marking the ring with a symbol associated with creative beginnings, patience, and steady growth.

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.