FRAMEFLAME
A jewelry brand based on the patterns of artist Asao Noro is born! “FRAMEFLAME” by jewelry designer Yukari Tokoro – First exhibition order event held from December 21st (Thursday) to December 26th (Tuesday) at TIERS GALLERY by arakawagrip –
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Asao Noro is an artist whose activities span the boundaries of fields such as art, architecture, and design. In the wake of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States, we began creating patterns with the theme of “connection” in search of a new peace symbol. The work was also selected as the emblem of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, a festival of peace.
Yukari Tokoro, a jewelry designer and partner who has been watching the pattern production from the beginning, will be releasing jewelry created from Tokoro Monyou under the brand FRAMEFLAME.
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FRMEFLAME jewelry and Noro pattern as a motif
[Brand concept]
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[FRAME/skeleton] and [FLAME/flame]
Gives structure to jewelry
Flame essential for production
The motif is [Noro pattern/connected shapes]
When one “piece/pattern” is connected regularly, it becomes a “pattern/pattern” The wish for “connection” contained in the Noro pattern
Personal amulet jewelry that strengthens and brightens you
[Commitment to products]
We want our pieces to be personal jewelry that will last a long time, rather than something to be consumed.
Designer Yukari Tokoro was a craftsman at a workshop responsible for producing high jewelry called “one-of-a-kind.” Drawing on that experience, FRAMEFLAME’s jewelry is focused on both design and careful craftsmanship. “It’s beautiful from every angle, not just from the front.” What determines the appeal and quality of a product is the skill of the people and craftsmen involved in the process.
[FRAMEFLAME × TOKOLOCOM 01] Overview
We held our first exhibition order event to let you experience the world of FRAMEFLAME and learn about our products. From December 21st (Thursday) to December 26th (Tuesday), new jewelry and works by Asao Noro will be on display and available for pre-order. Yukari Tokoro will be in the gallery all day long and will be explaining
FRAMEFLAME’s brand concept and products.
Asao Noro will be in the gallery on December 21st (Thursday), the first day of the event.
■Event overview■
Event name｜FRAMEFLAME × TOKOLOCOM 01
Dates｜December 21, 2023 (Thursday) – December 26, 2023 (Tuesday) Time｜11:00-19:00 Last day only (12/26) 11:00-15:00
Venue｜TIERS GALLERY by arakawagrip
Sponsored by TOKOLOCOM × FRAMEFLAME
Cooperation｜Arakawa Giken Kogyo Co., Ltd.
[Displayed and sold products]
We will display and sell FRAMEFLAME’s new jewelry along with framed pieces with the Noro pattern that is its motif. We also have dozens of items available that you can take home on the spot.
In addition to framed works, Asao Noro will also exhibit and sell three-dimensional works.
*Online shop is currently under preparation. Details will be announced on Instagram.
Instagram ▶︎＠frameflame_jewelry
onlineshop ▶︎ https://frameflame.com
【Product introduction】
Representative products are as follows. In addition, we will display a large number of earrings and rings for each series.
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[6pod series]
[Connected 6pod pendant]
Material: Sterling silver Price: 29,700 yen (tax included)
FRAMEFLAME’s first collection, 6 pod series. It was inspired by the Noro pattern, which is a regular combination of cross shapes. The 6-pod three-dimensional parts are used as a unit, and rings and earrings are also available.
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［Penrose tilling series］
［Penrose tilling Pendant top］
Material: Sterling silver Price: 41,800 yen (tax included)
This pendant is based on the “Penrose Tile,” which was created by British physicist Dr. Roger Penrose and consists of two types of rhombuses that fill a flat surface.The pendant has a beautiful appearance that changes due to its unevenness. The jewelry collection titled [Respect for Dr.Penrose] also includes rings and earrings.
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[G series]
［G diamond pendant］
Material: K10 pink gold, diamond 0.05ct Price: 96,800 yen (tax included) The “G series” was born from a pattern with the alphabet “G” as a motif. “Good”, “Grow”, “Great”… “G” is a motif of good luck.
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[DDD series]
［DDD diamond earrings］
Material: K18 white gold, diamond 0.64 ct Price: 528,000 yen (tax included) The “DDD series” was born from a pattern with the alphabet “D” as a motif. The shape of the three “D”s combined is simple and powerful, making it the strongest amulet jewelry. “Destiny”
“Discovery” “Development”..
Find your “D”.
·Venue
TIERS GALLERY by arakawagrip
(https://www.arakawagrip.co.jp/tiersgallery/)
5-7-12 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo (3 minutes walk from Omotesando Station A1 exit)
Arakawa Giken Kogyo Co., Ltd. Head Office/Omotesando Showroom “TIERS” “TIERS”, designed by architect Yoh Tanabe, is a word that means tiered or layered, and features a grand staircase connecting from the outside to the inside, a terrace on the middle floor, and a wire facade with a pattern designed by Asao Noro. We have created a space that connects with the city and gently guides visitors to TIERS Gallery.
【Exhibitor】
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Tokoro Yukari
Born in Tokyo in 1977. Graduated from Musashino Art University, Department of Crafts and Industrial Design, majoring in metalwork. Worked as a jewelry craftsman at a workshop responsible for making high jewelry. After becoming independent, he began renovating jewelry and producing full-order jewelry.
In 2023, FRAMEFLAME starts. Jewelry remodel counselor 1st class
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Asao Noro
Born in Tokyo in 1969
Graduated from Tokyo Zokei University. 1992-93: Member of
Architectural Association of Architecture.
Under the influence of his architect father, he studied architecture from an early age and studied under Shin Egashira (architect, artist, London AA School Diploma Unit Master). On September 11, 2001, he began creating patterns with the theme of “connecting,” and continues to work across the boundaries of fields such as art, architecture, and design. He creates crests and patterns based on simple geometric principles that can be reproduced with rulers and compasses, and designs and creates three-dimensional objects using similar
principles.
Major works include the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic emblems, the lower glass pattern of the Great Nagoya Building, and the TOKOLO PATTERN MAGNET.
He has been a part-time lecturer at the Faculty of Engineering, the University of Tokyo since 2016, a part-time lecturer at the Faculty of Liberal Arts, the University of Tokyo, since 2018, and a guest professor at TAIPEI, TAIWAN since 2022.
[Customer inquiries]
FRAMEFLAME Mail: frameflame@icloud.com