Where do I look for inspiration when it comes to the soul?" I asked myself. The answer came as swiftly as the question itself. Inspiration is where my soul flourishes most, where I can let go of everything and everyone, and most importantly, myself.

Breathing, moving, feeling the wind on my skin. Tuning in, breaking free. Seeing everything as if for the first time. That all happens when I dance. Dancing is when I am closest to my soul.

In this brooch, I refer to the layers that are peeled away when I come so close to my soul. I have painted eyes on each layer, referring to all the different souls living on earth and the eyes as mirrors of the soul.

Together, these layers of transparent silk form a small booklet that gently reveals the story of our lives. The booklet is semi-circular and is itself a universe, just like our eyes. And like our souls, this brooch moves, constantly and endlessly, like a dance.