Wearable Art: Golden Ratio collection - Recycled aluminum bib "Be Water" Necklace

Embrace the Essence and Wisdom of Bruce Lee - Available on Etsy.

Introducing the "Be Water" necklace, an early creation and another in our Golden Ratio collection that draws inspiration from a powerful Bruce Lee quote.  Lee's words, "Be water," resonate deeply. They were famously adopted as a mantra by the Hong Kong protesters.  The quote has its origins in an unaired portion of the pilot of Longstreet.

In this clip, Lee elaborates on this concept:

"Empty your mind, be formless, shapeless - like water. Now you put water in a cup, it becomes the cup; you put water in a bottle, it becomes the bottle; you put it in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now, water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend."

At Quix Art and Design, our purpose is rooted in mindful meditation, crafting designs that honor sustainability and create awareness. Each creation incorporates recycled materials from derelict small businesses and family farms in rural Oklahoma, supporting sustainable fashion and celebrating the strength of our communities.

The "Be Water" necklace exemplifies how mindful meditation fuels our creative process. Starting with a clear set of design constraints, we let ideas flow like water, unencumbered by judgment, until the perfect form emerges. This necklace, a bold statement piece, evokes the fluidity and shine of water, embodied by the use of hammered and polished reclaimed aluminum.

The journey of this necklace led to an improvisation, a moment of "Be water." When the wire was cut too short for the original design, we embraced the unexpected and created a stunning rhinestone chain closure that feels like it was always meant to be.

Discover the embodiment of Bruce Lee's wisdom and the spirit of water in our "Be Water" necklace. Find it and other remarkable creations on our Etsy store. Join us in supporting sustainable fashion, small businesses, and farming as we celebrate the beauty and strength of life's fluidity.