Anodized Aluminum Pin - Ringed Rod

Description

I actually hate this part. Exactly how do I explain what I do? By training, I'm a clinical psychologist. But the last time I actually sat with a client was nearly twenty years ago. For the past decade I've been developing interactive multimedia programs to teach kids about the biological bases of substance abuse. So what's that all have to do with art? Not much, I'm afraid. However, during the last semester of my undergraduate work, I took a course in jewelry making. I had completed all my required courses and was looking for something interesting that would be a break from my usual studies. I had a wonderful time and loved going to class. My professor tried to convince me not to go to graduate school, but to instead stay and study with him. I was flattered, but nevertheless headed off to learn how to become a psychologist. During my first year of study, my professors taught me to administer various types of personality tests like projective techniques such as the Rorschach, that encourage individuals to project their thoughts, fears, and desires onto ambiguous stimuli. I found that to be preposterously fascinating. But my days of administering psychological tests are long gone. Fortunately, I heeded the words of my undergraduate jewelry-making professor. He told me to never stop making art. And, in fact, I have found a way to merge my interests in both psychology and jewelry making. The pins I create elicit wildly different responses from my friends. They are my own miniature projective personality tests, disguised as wearable art. This piece of wearable art is assembled from hand-cut layers of anodized aluminum and secured with brass micro screws. Pin one on your favorite jacket, sweater, or shirt for a distinctive flair. Interpret your friends' personalities as they interpret the design. Sneaky good fun. Size is smaller than 2 inches square.