First time published online. This is a memory box, like a time capsule that preserves a precious memento. Introduced in the last OOAK shows, a couple purchased as a message box to exchange notes. I thought that idea was beautiful!
"Memory Seal - Part of the Exclusive Mosaic Series, the Memory Seal is an experience to access, treasure and preserve a memory. Concealed in a solid piece of walnut, there is a space for a precious memento. Each step in the experience brings the viewer to pause, observe and listen. A memory is cherished mindfully. - Mizzonk"
The above statement and an instruction card come with the piece. Made out of walnut, the Memory Seal has a tall, solid lid. We just love this unexpected proportion. The massive lid contributes to a natural resonance quality the viewer will notice when the box is closed. Roger designed two custom locks, one on each side for the box to lock in place. The mechanical locking mechanism of the locks are created by spring tension of the wood. To open and close the box, pull the lid straight up and push the lid straight down to fit into the locks. When closing the box, you must match the male key on the underside of the lid to the female key on the top of the base. We think the point of this piece would be totally lost if the box was closed with unmatched wood grains. With implementation of male and female keys, the box will alwasy close seamlessly. We selected a classic motif to put on top of the box to echo the element of time. We hope people will feel time when they handle this piece.
I will never forget the moment when we were brain storming to come up a name for this piece. By the way, we always come up a name after a work is created and finished, not before. My old friend Hannah was right here in our studio when we were naming this piece. That day was our last day spending time together before she moved to another country. She witnessed our process of coming up a name. The process was full of excitement and anticipation. When the words "Memory Seal" burst out between Roger and me, Hannah was so elated and so were we! She was very touched because the name was just perfect for the piece and we felt exactly the same way. It was a perfect moment to share with an old friend that I have known for 24 years when the "Memory Seal" was born. To me, my Memory Seal has since contained not only the moment we shared with her on that day, but my many years of friendship with her. She is on the other side of the globe now and we miss her very much. We love the word "Seal" playing 2 roles in this name. One expresses its physical shape like a seal, a stamp. The other expresses the purpose of the box. We hope you like this piece. If you do, please share this post with your friends. Thank you!
"Memory Seal - Part of the Exclusive Mosaic Series, the Memory Seal is an experience to access, treasure and preserve a memory. Concealed in a solid piece of walnut, there is a space for a precious memento. Each step in the experience brings the viewer to pause, observe and listen. A memory is cherished mindfully. - Mizzonk"
The above statement and an instruction card come with the piece. Made out of walnut, the Memory Seal has a tall, solid lid. We just love this unexpected proportion. The massive lid contributes to a natural resonance quality the viewer will notice when the box is closed. Roger designed two custom locks, one on each side for the box to lock in place. The mechanical locking mechanism of the locks are created by spring tension of the wood. To open and close the box, pull the lid straight up and push the lid straight down to fit into the locks. When closing the box, you must match the male key on the underside of the lid to the female key on the top of the base. We think the point of this piece would be totally lost if the box was closed with unmatched wood grains. With implementation of male and female keys, the box will alwasy close seamlessly. We selected a classic motif to put on top of the box to echo the element of time. We hope people will feel time when they handle this piece.
I will never forget the moment when we were brain storming to come up a name for this piece. By the way, we always come up a name after a work is created and finished, not before. My old friend Hannah was right here in our studio when we were naming this piece. That day was our last day spending time together before she moved to another country. She witnessed our process of coming up a name. The process was full of excitement and anticipation. When the words "Memory Seal" burst out between Roger and me, Hannah was so elated and so were we! She was very touched because the name was just perfect for the piece and we felt exactly the same way. It was a perfect moment to share with an old friend that I have known for 24 years when the "Memory Seal" was born. To me, my Memory Seal has since contained not only the moment we shared with her on that day, but my many years of friendship with her. She is on the other side of the globe now and we miss her very much. We love the word "Seal" playing 2 roles in this name. One expresses its physical shape like a seal, a stamp. The other expresses the purpose of the box. We hope you like this piece. If you do, please share this post with your friends. Thank you!
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