Mia Straka
Mia Straka
PVC tape, silk thread, brass, paint
Latest comment from wearer Eloise Sept/October 2011:
I found this brooch surprisingly easy to ear despite its box like nature. I did notice it, feel it while wearing it, but it seems to have survived being bumped & brushed. It was slightly disconcerting to discover the weaving/netting moved. I always thought I was potentially stretching or re-arranging it. Most comments I received likened the brooch to a cage, one person thought a washing/clothes basket! Often got suggesting that something should be inside the case, one or two offers to make something to put inside. These functional readings of the brooch I found curious. I assume the weaving/netting appearance lent the piece to these functional interpretations, rather than people seeing it as purely sculptural or decorative – which is more common for brooches. My only suggestion in terms of construction is possibly a couple of bars joining the front corners top & bottom. (see picture)
As I had a couple of people try and squeeze this piece from the top & bottom & the bars do move a little. This may of course affect the ability to weave the thread and tape around the structure.
30/6
Wore it on one of my foodie tours as a guide.
Comments – “interesting, wondered what it was”
- Looks like a cray pot
- Could put marble or flower in it
- Surprised by its flexibility to touch
- What on earth is that?
15/7
Wore on another tour
- Looks scary like a trap
- What an unusual idea
“my vanity make me tell people why I was wearing it if they didn’t make a comment”
22/7
Wore out to a friend’s get together
- Doesn’t look like a brooch to me
- Must be a hassle to put on
Found I didn’t wear it often as it didn’t suit my clothing. Was afraid someone might pull it and damage clothing.
16/8/2011
Tried it on and immediately realized I couldn’t wear it on anything – too heavy for shirts and no big coats.
Love the shape form and use of material
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Took to Australia
Sydney – “looks very cumbersome”
“looks like a cage”
“Pulls at my clothes”
“I like that the cage gives way – like it wouldn’t hold anything captive.
Eloise sept/oct 2011
I found this brooch surprisingly easy to ear despite its box like nature. I did notice it, feel it while wearing it, but it seems to have survived being bumped & brushed. It was slightly disconcerting to discover the weaving/netting moved. I always thought I was potentially stretching or re-arranging it. Most comments I received likened the brooch to a cage, one person thought a washing/clothes basket! Often got suggesting that something should be inside the case, one or two offers to make something to put inside. These functional readings of the brooch I found curious. I assume the weaving/netting appearance lent the piece to these functional interpretations, rather than people seeing it as purely sculptural or decorative – which is more common for brooches. My only suggestion in terms of construction is possibly a couple of bars joining the front corners top & bottom. (see picture)
As I had a couple of people try and squeeze this piece from the top & bottom & the bars do move a little. This may of course affect the ability to weave the thread and tape around the structure.