Adrineh Expresses Herself Through her Unique Ring Creations

By EMILY BAGDASARYAN
Ebagdasarian@ucla.edu

Adrineh Asadurian, a fifth-year student of architecture at Woodbury University, is a modern day Renaissance woman. She is at once a carpenter and an architect, an artist and a mathematician. By seamlessly blending reality with fantasy, Asadurian comes up with her one-of-a-kind pieces. These pieces manifest in the form of jewelry, clothing, or even furniture. Though she is still undecided about what type of architecture she will ultimately pursue, Adrineh maintains that one cannot separate architecture from fashion.

This notion is most strongly supported by her line of acrylic jewelry. Created using a technique known as “digital fabrication,” Adrineh explains the initial usage of a computer program to model the images she wishes to create. The pieces are eventually cut-- by the artist herself-- from a larger slab of acrylic via laser technology. The technique requires some trial and error to ensure the jewelry is “ergonomical.” In other words, the rings and other pieces of jewelry must be comfortable to wear; they must mesh with the natural dynamics of the hand.

Even for someone unfamiliar with the world of architecture, the incorporation of architectural theories in her fashion jewelry is apparent. As every line and angle must have reason and purpose in architecture, so too, do the lines and angles in her work. A look at her jewelry collection reveals pieces balanced perfectly by symmetry and order. In pieces that do not appear symmetrical, harmony is created by avoiding the addition of “frilly” detailing.

Adrineh stores her various unique creations in her own room. The room is reminiscient of a sort of Wonderland. Under the auspices of her fantasy realm, Asadourian experiments with elements of light, color, and texture. It is here that I am first exposed to her handbag collection. Singling out one purse in particular, I ask her about the inspiration behind it. To my surprise, she asserts that it is mathematics. Upon closer inspection, I realize the fabrics have been meticulously placed in a calculated pattern. Reversing the handbag shows the continuation of this pattern. This, once again, emphasizes the way in which Asadurian merges concepts from different fields to create unique works of art.

Asadurian’s genuine passion is evidenced by the quality of her work. Her presentations and classroom projects have gone above and beyond the acceptable standard for excellence. As such, Woodbury University has archived them to show off to accredidation committees. In the future, Asadurian hopes to open her own art gallery with an artist’s studio located adjacent to the showroom. Truly a woman of many talents; the artist asserts, “I do art and fashion and jewelry, and if you want me to design your house, well, I can do that too.”
Images of her work, with corresponding prices, are available on her website at studio156designs.com.