Friday, October 14, 2011

"Fidget"

Finally updated the CAD section of my portfolio site: http://megdattoria.wordpress.com/cadcam/  Let me know what you think!  I've got my first ring up there from my Honors Thesis Project entitled "Fidget."  Exciting stuff!  Here's my Artist Statement for the project:


The word, fidget, has long since held a stigma, describing bothersome and unproductive behaviors of those who cannot concentrate and are anxious or impolite.  The word has been used in conjunction with troublesome children and unprofessional adults.  “Fidget” redefines this term by activating the benefits of fidgeting.  By occupying senses in the wearer that are not required for the task at hand, they provide the right balance of sensory-motor stimulation that allows the individual to focus on their task.  The collection, consisting of twelve rings, functions to increase the focus of individuals with ADHD, as well as the average person.  “Fidget” is a hand-centric collection of jewelry meant aid the wearer in productive fidgeting.