SPICULUM
The elegant, tapered, hollow forms known as spiculums hold a unique fascination to myself. Spiculums make efficient use of precious metals, since they are hollow and formed from thin metal sheet. Light yet strong, spiculums are used in jewelry, hollowware, and sculpture.
Rings for conversation between friends, lovers, family, and strangers alike. Depicting the path towards connection. Sterling Silver formed rings with cast element. 5 x 1.5 x 2” Ring size 7.
A suite of jewelry all made from the same form a spiculum. Copper. Sizes vary.
Balancing Act Ten copper forms balanced and fitting into one another. This piece completely comes apart and can be arranged in many ways, with spiculums fitting into one another and growing. Sizes vary.
Twenty copper formed spiculums hung on guitar strings, meant to be walked through. How uncomfortable do you need to feel to leave, to jump ship? This piece is intimidating to walk through, with metal spears hanging around you. It is unknown. Once you take the steps through you are surrounded by the sound of hollow forms and vibrating strings. After taking a moment inside you walk out, losing yourself to come out the other side. Copper, guitar strings, found grate. 24 x 24 x 90”