aesthetics 1

• WHAT

  • Lalique has created a symmetrical brooch which creates a balanced and aesthetically pleasing design.
• WHERE

  • Centre of the brooch is the mythical, hybrid figure of the female torso disappearing into the dragonfly wings.
  • Large, weighty claws that form the clasp mechanism.
  • Make the creature look like it is clinging to the wearer.
• WHY

  • Balance of the nymph-like woman flanked by the ferocious griffin claws and open wings makes a visual statement as it both attracts and repels at the same time.