LANGOLIERS recreates the process of organic growth in metal, defying expectations of texture and medium by using techniques traditionally for fabric: knitting chain, casting crochet pieces, or carving trompe l'oeil knots and stitches. The unpredictable but fortuitous changes in tension inherent in hand – knitting are integral in creating the feel of natural growth and decay, infusing the aesthetic with a sense of ancient mystery. Drawing from principles of theoretical magic and Western Mystery tradition, LANGOLIERS visually encodes resonant numerical information into the jewelry. The rhythm and repetition of handicraft - knotting, knitting, and crochet - entwines the fibers of each piece with higher registers of meaning. The wearer may intuit these secret messages, or simply enjoy the aesthetic of elegant disintegration. Langoliers was founded in New York City in 2007 by Pamela Liou and Zon Chu. Pamela is a writer, filmmaker, and diviner, while Zon has a background in forensic science, a degree in business communications, and an uncanny ability to solve a Rubik's cube in less than a minute. While studying dramatic writing at NYU, Pamela began to explore ways to traverse the barrier between her dreams, memories, and creative pursuits. She discovered an unexpected outlet in knitting and crocheting, skills that she had learned as a child and found unusually suited to her creative vision.
LANGOLIERS recreates the process of organic growth in metal, defying expectations of texture and medium by using techniques traditionally for fabric: knitting chain, casting crochet pieces, or carving trompe l'oeil knots and stitches. The unpredictable but fortuitous changes in tension inherent in hand – knitting are integral in creating the feel of natural growth and decay, infusing the aesthetic with a sense of ancient mystery. Drawing from principles of theoretical magic and Western Mystery tradition, LANGOLIERS visually encodes resonant numerical information into the jewelry. The rhythm and repetition of handicraft - knotting, knitting, and crochet - entwines the fibers of each piece with higher registers of meaning. The wearer may intuit these secret messages, or simply enjoy the aesthetic of elegant disintegration. Langoliers was founded in New York City in 2007 by Pamela Liou and Zon Chu. Pamela is a writer, filmmaker, and diviner, while Zon has a background in forensic science, a degree in business communications, and an uncanny ability to solve a Rubik's cube in less than a minute. While studying dramatic writing at NYU, Pamela began to explore ways to traverse the barrier between her dreams, memories, and creative pursuits. She discovered an unexpected outlet in knitting and crocheting, skills that she had learned as a child and found unusually suited to her creative vision.