HEART MURMURS Tour Merchandise

2014

Minneapolis-musician, Jeremy Messersmith, asked Tia to design some merch for his 2014 tour promoting his newly-released album Heart Murmurs. After listening to the album for several days, Tia came-up with 2 simple, yet relevant pieces of jewelry that relate to the alblum: a glowing, neon-pink mini-pin and necklace (hung from 100% oxidized sterling silver chain). All pieces are made by Tia (and a helpful elf or two) in Minneapolis. The pieces are sold exclusively through Jeremy Messersmith -  online or at the merch-table at all show-locations. 

"The mini (squared) heart pin relates directly to the album cover and other promotional material already existing for the Heart Murmurs album and tour. The small size is off-set by the intensity of the neon color --- giving it a large presence despite itself. Because the material is clear to begin with, it catches light in a magical way, despite being sandblasted. I envision a crowd full of fans with glowing/beating hearts ... wearing them out “on their sleeve” during and after Jeremy’s shows.  Suitable for sweaters, jackets, lapels, ties, bag-straps ... 

The squared-off, hollowed-heart shape necklace hangs on it’s side - creating an abstracted form that is still immediately recognizable as a heart, though reminiscent of many of the linear, chevron/arrow shapes that are in fashion. The pendant hangs from a 24” chain- making it flexible for many shapes, sizes .. and also suitable for men.  (Metal piece & chain: 100% oxidized STERLING SILVER) "