Convoluted Dissonance in Metals # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Lives in a Bag, 6 is in my Front Right pocket, and 8 and 9 are in the corner
J began making Chainmaille in college and found it a very unique medium to work in. Each piece had to be hand assembled and the metals went from a hard and unyielding material to something that was soft and supple. Whats more, is that maille had a unique movement all its own. A length of maille would reflect the movements of the person holding it, swaying with a rhythm that was imparted by the person who was holding it or the environment it was placed in.
Chainmaille also deviated from the standard ideology of untouchable art. This was a medium that was impressive for its weight and substance. Instead of a sensation of 'oooh, thats pretty' you could pick it up and feel it and say 'oooh, that feels neat!' That impressed J.

The Rolling Cube Series

The Rolling Cube Series

Convoluted Dissonance in Metals #3
What also captivated J is the intimacy of Chainmaille. You cannot machine make chainmaille. It has to be done by hand. And J loved the feeling of creation when you hold Chainmaille Art.