Aria

Jewellery that flutters with your heartbeat.

WORK DONE AT: Imperial College

WHEN: December 2021 - January 2022 | 4 weeks

TEAM: Summer Chen

Aria Fluttering

Aria, is a jewellery collection that defies the static nature of traditional accessories by embracing the perpetual movement found in nature.

Inspired by the mesmerizing motions of the natural world, Aria captures the delicate sway of leaves, the graceful flapping of butterfly wings, the exquisite blooming of flowers, and even the subtle rise and fall of the chest during breathing. These enchanting phenomena serve as the foundation for Aria's captivating jewellery pieces.

Rhea Thomas_ Aria - Gizmo at Imperial College London

Each piece of jewellery is equipped with meticulously crafted electromagnet coils, which catalyze the jewellery’s stunning movement. These coils are calibrated to synchronize with the wearer's pulse and breathing patterns, enabling the jewellery to respond seamlessly to their body's natural rhythms. When adorned, Aria becomes an extension of the wearer, a wearable art piece that dances in perfect harmony with their heartbeat. Every pulse and every inhalation sets the jewellery in motion, creating a captivating spectacle that enthrals both the wearer and those fortunate enough to witness it.

By infusing movement into the realm of personal expression, Aria revolutionizes the concept of jewellery, infusing it with an interactive and ever-evolving quality. It encourages individuals to embrace their own bodily rhythms, forging a deeper connection with themselves and the world around them.

The video shows the process and making of Aria.

EXHIBITED AT:

Cyber physical Computing - Wearable jewellery - Rhea Thomas, Imperial College, Royal College of Art

Spring Show, Imperial College London 25th Feb – 2nd Mar 2022

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