NUMINOUS

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The Numinous jewellery is inspired by the Rorschach inkblot test which informs the shapes of the pendants, rings and earrings. People perceive the world in different ways according to their personality and life experience, which is reflected in what they see in the inkblots. Therefore each Numinous jewellery piece is unique to its wearer who attaches a personal interpretation and meaning to the shape. Some may see these intricate pieces as amulets to carry for protection.

The word numinosum (adj. numinous) was given its present sense by the German theologian and philosopher Rudolf Otto in his book ’The Idea of Holy’ in 1917. He explains this word as a non-rational, non-sensory experience or feeling whose primary and immediate object is outside the self. A presence of awesome power and divinity.

Jewellery: Michaela Barochova

Material: silver

Technique: casting

Photography: Karolina Brodnicka

2021