THE CHOICE OF BRASS

27.11.2024

Even the materials with which works of art are created have an impact on our daily lives. Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. It is a malleable yet durable material. Shiny, similar to gold, but simpler, less expensive, and less pretentious. Anthroposophical philosophy attributes special properties to brass. It is connected to the circulatory and renal systems, it acts as a heat balancer, and it neutralizes magnetic fields. It is also used to soothe pain. It symbolizes strength and steadfastness. It is chosen for the construction of symbolically important objects.

Aiko Miyawaki, more attentive to what is unseen than to the form of objects, chooses it—and this is no coincidence. Before placing a work of art in our homes, it is advisable to consider the full range of forces (material, expressive, vibrational) that make it up.
Let’s also think about what can’t be seen!