Viking Heart -- My Tribute to Denmark Culture

When I think of Denmark, I think of the ancient Viking culture of Denmark and Norway with the elaborate carvings on their ships and their stave churches, such as the amazing wooden portal of the church at Urnes, Norway. These elaborate designs resemble Celtic knotwork, which I love. So I did a little research and found this museum replica brooch design from NordicArts.com, and I found this design dating from the 10th century as well. After some sketching and erasing and redrawing and trying to keep the over-under-over-under pattern straight in my head and on the paper (as much as possible) this is what I came up with--a copper pendant featuring three interlocking circles and lots of curlicues. --Kelley

Comments

[Cleopatra]

Very bautifully done.
In Bretagne (a region in northern France where the celtic culture is still very much alive) they still have a 'triskel' in their regional emblem. It symbolises earth, fire and water. They are forever inter-locked: touch one of them and you touch them all.
In this age of pollution and nature abuse, it is an ancient thruth worth remembering.

[lola_d]

Eye catching to say the least! Very intricate!

[Sheila Hobson]

Very nice comand of the wire. Great representation.
Sheila

[Kitty]

Wonderful work and research!

[Carolyn Detjen aka Lily and Iris]

Congratulations Kelley.....This took quite a study of the intricate pattern!!!! Your interpretation is beautifully constructed!!! Great job!

[Delia Stone]

This is spectacular! Not to mention inspiring! I've often thought about making some celtic knotwork pieces but admit to being too intimdated to begin a project. You make me realize it can be done - but I'm probably still too intimidated to give it a go. :P lol Maybe one day ... meanwhile, I'll drink in the beauty of this piece for some time to come.

[Laura Holm]

Kelley, beautiful work and such research behind the peice which makes it even more special. :)

[Linda Rosa]

Wow this is some unique wire work!!! love it.