2019 HATalk Competition Entry

Patrycja Grzesznik

Patrycja Grzesznik – USA

Yin Yang

Description

I chose the yin yang (i.e. taijitu symbol) as the main topic of my hat. The yin yang shows a balance between two opposites with a portion of the opposite element in each section. Yin and yang describes how seemingly opposite or contrary forces may actually be complementary, interconnected, and interdependent in the natural world, and how they may give rise to each other as they interrelate to one another. Infinite equilibrium.

Two leathers perfectly connected, with bows stepping into opposite elements. Figure 8 mount causes a delicate movement of the hat while walking, perfectly balancing this percher on the front of the head.

Materials

  • Leather
  • felt
  • millinery wire
  • ribbon

Techniques

  • Blocked leather over blocked felt, mounted on figure 8 to strike a delicate balance on your head.

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