OURO Parure

OURO; Exploring Duality Through Form This parure was developed through an experimental research process that began with the symbolic exploration of the number two, representing the idea of duality and coexistence. Through extensive visual research, I investigated how opposing forces, balance and imbalance, growth and decline, reflection and contrast & shape both physical forms and human experience. During a field exploration in Darb, I encountered a small structural element resembling a seesaw with asymmetrical lengths and half-spherical attachments. The object’s physical balance between two unequal sides directly echoed the conceptual themes of duality and became the formal inspiration for the design. The final composition reflects the cyclical nature of life. The gradual shifts in scale represent the way we evolve over time ,from small beginnings to moments of expansion before returning to simplicity again. The half-spheres symbolize the small obstacles and turning points encountered along this journey. To further emphasize the concept of duality, the collection incorporates contrasting finishes. Matte finishing represent stability and structure, while high-polish spheres introduce moments of reflection and intensity. The necklace features matte structural elements paired with polished spheres, while the ring explores both finishes within a single piece, highlighting the tension between opposing states. The entire parure was handmade, translating conceptual research into a physical object through traditional metalworking techniques at the design studio by Azza Fahmy.