Everlasting Legacy
Love transcended at the very first cry of a newborn.
Original
Object
Before reform:
Couple Bracelets
It is often said that marriage elevates the essence of love to a sublime level. However, as they journeyed into parenthood, they soon came to realise that marriage was merely the opening chapter of intricate love game. The true elevation began with the tender cries of their newborn child.
On that first day of wedded bliss, they anticipated that the transition to being called "husband" and "wife" would be the most awkward adjustment they would face. Yet, gradually, they acclimated to the rhythm of this new life, finding comfort in their shared roles. But a greater transformation awaited them on the horizon. Their family expanded from a duo to a trio, and then further bloomed into a family of four. They wholeheartedly embraced this journey of adaptation, their hearts open to the ever-unfolding tapestry of their lives.
It was not solely the cries and sleepless nights they had to endure, but also the elevation of their roles and identities. Within the gentle rhythm of their baby's beating heart, a mirrored love affair unfolded, a reflection of their intricate union.
From the roundness of the little heads to the delicacy of the tiny feet, a discerning eye could witness the intertwined shadows that connected them. A smile, a gaze, a voice so sweet, their children embodied the beautiful combination of their merits and demerits.
Like skilled artisans shaping gold, although the material remains unchanged, it takes form in different vessels, each with its own unique narrative.
Story
Art Work
After Reform:
Babies’ Bracelets
Chan Po Fung 陳寶鋒
Everlasting Legacy, 2022
Bracelets
6 cm x 5.5 cm, 6.6 cm x 5.8cm
Sterling Silver
Design
The owner's pre-marriage couple bracelet was crafted as a pair of wish-fulfilling knots. Recognising their marriage and the arrival of a child, the designer decided to extend the joy of their union and transform the bracelets into baby bracelets. The traditional safety lock design remained, but tailored specifically for infants, creating a loving connection between parents and their children.
When the transformation was commissioned by the owners, they were anticipating the birth of their second child as well. As a result, one of the bracelets was given to their first child, while the other was reserved for the unborn baby. The old symbol of love underwent a high-temperature melting process, and were then redesigned and casted into new baby bracelets, symbolising the transition of love into a new stage and the continuation of happiness through generations.
RE: move on from the past.
We move on to the future.