Private Commissions

Tape Necklace

2007

Commissioned by Bee Ladd, Brooklyn, New York
Medium: Glass beads, silver tubular clasp, thread
Dimensions: 53 × 1 1/2 × 1/4 in.
Photograph: Courtesy of the artists
Created in: Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Artists’ Registration Number: 2007.087.001

Commission Overview
Our sister Bee commissioned this Tape Necklace during a time when we were exploring new ways to merge jewelry and textile forms. The work evolved directly from William’s experiments on his Mirrix loom, where he wove long, narrow strips of glass beads that initially resembled belts rather than necklaces.

Artistic Approach
When the first strip came off the loom, we instinctively threw it over our heads, doubled it, twisted it, and began discovering endless ways to wear it. That spontaneous gesture defined the Tape Necklace series—fluid, sculptural, and endlessly adaptable.

This particular necklace is hand-loomed in a field of matte lavender beads, interspersed with geometric motifs in pink, purple, and blue. The patterns repeat and shift along its length, referencing William’s early visual language of modular geometry and rhythmic disruption. The piece fastens with a sleek silver tubular clasp, balancing precision and softness.

Engagement and Impact
For Bee, the Tape Necklace reflected both her close connection to our practice and her natural sense of style. For us, it was an exploration of form and flexibility—an object that blurred the line between jewelry, textile, and sculpture, inviting both adornment and contemplation.

Context and Legacy
The Tape Necklace embodies the meditative nature of our early studio practice in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Its construction reflects a discipline of repetition and rhythm, while its wearability invites improvisation and play. The piece remains a personal favorite within our family, representing the ongoing dialogue between craft, design, and emotional connection.