7 inspiring forms from the Natural History Museum

I love to spend time at the Natural History Museum here in London. With each visit I find something new to inspire; this time around the urchins, corals and sponges caught my attention.

Natural History Museum, inspiration for jewelry by vicky forrester

In my work, historically, repeatedly, I find resonance with these forms.

Natural History Museum, inspiration for jewelry by vicky forrester

Containment, protection..

Natural History Museum, inspiration for jewelry by vicky forrester

release….(These pods snuck in to the collected images – too delightful to edit out!)

Natural History Museum, inspiration for jewelry by vicky forrester

Entirely, impossibly elegant black coral!

Natural History Museum, inspiration for jewelry by vicky forrester

fantastic textures here

Natural History Museum, inspiration for jewelry by vicky forrester

The soft form and pretty patterns belie the cruel sharpness of this beauty….

Natural History Museum, inspiration for jewelry by vicky forrester

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