Human language is not only a system of communication;
it is creative, allowing us free expression to respond to
new experiences and situations in novel and innovative ways.(O'Grady)
Most of what we know about our language is subconscious; there is not much that the average person can say offhand about how language works. By translating the aural to the visual through concepts of language and linguistics, my jewellery and holloware are intended to illuminate nuances of language that people don't often consider. Combining silver with the vibrant qualities of cast resin, I highlight fundamental aspects of speech and sound by visually representing language through anatomical and organic forms, alphabets, and acoustic analysis. By virtue of the familiar and universal nature of these elements, I intend to inspire the viewer to consider aspects of language they normally take for granted.
it is creative, allowing us free expression to respond to
new experiences and situations in novel and innovative ways.(O'Grady)
Most of what we know about our language is subconscious; there is not much that the average person can say offhand about how language works. By translating the aural to the visual through concepts of language and linguistics, my jewellery and holloware are intended to illuminate nuances of language that people don't often consider. Combining silver with the vibrant qualities of cast resin, I highlight fundamental aspects of speech and sound by visually representing language through anatomical and organic forms, alphabets, and acoustic analysis. By virtue of the familiar and universal nature of these elements, I intend to inspire the viewer to consider aspects of language they normally take for granted.
Metalanguage
Teapot | 2012
Silver-plated copper, wenge wood, cork
Silver-plated copper, wenge wood, cork
18.5H x 21W x 7D cm
Acrolect
Neckpiece | 2012
Gold-plated brass, dyed resin, bronze-wound steel wire, copper, magnets
Gold-plated brass, dyed resin, bronze-wound steel wire, copper, magnets
30H x 30W x 4D cm
Lingua
Neckpiece | 2012
Organza, wool, dyed resin, thread
Organza, wool, dyed resin, thread
67.5H x 34W x 2.5D cm
Windpipe
Brooch | 2012
Sterling silver, dyed resin, thread, steel
Sterling silver, dyed resin, thread, steel
16H x 3.4W x 2.7D cm
Intonation
Brooch | 2012
Gold-plated copper, resin, wool, steel
Gold-plated copper, resin, wool, steel
7.5H x 10.5W x 3.7D cm
Exhale
Brooch | 2012
Sterling silver, dyed resin, thread, steel
Sterling silver, dyed resin, thread, steel
11H x 5.7W x 2.5D cm
Voiceless
Stickpin | 2012
Gold-plated copper, dyed resin, thread, steel
Gold-plated copper, dyed resin, thread, steel
9H x 3.5W x 2D cm
Breath
Earrings | 2012
Sterling silver, resin, thread
7H x 3W x 2D cm each
Monologue
Ring | 2012
Sterling silver, dyed resin
3.5H x 2.3W x 1.2D cm
Fluency
Neckpiece | 2012
Gold-plated copper, dyed resin, nylon coated wire
40.5H x 14W x 2D cm
Tongues
Neckpiece | 2011
Sterling silver, resin
20.3H x 16.5W x 2D cm
Glossolalia
Tonguepiece | 2011
Sterling silver, rhodolite garnet
14H x 3.8W x 1.3D cm
Toothy Sounds
Brooch | 2011
Sterling silver, dyed resin, gold leaf, steel
6.35H x 4.3W x 3.8D cm
AEI/O/U & Sometimes Y
Brooch | 2011
Sterling silver, dyed resin, steel
Sterling silver, dyed resin, steel
5H x 3.8W x 1.5D cm
AEIO/U/ & Sometimes Y
Brooch | 2011
Brass, sterling silver, dyed resin, steel
Brass, sterling silver, dyed resin, steel
5H x 6.4W x 1.5D cm
AE/I/OU & Sometimes Y
Brooch | 2011
Sterling silver, dyed resin, steel
6H x 6.7W x 2.8D cm
Sweet Talk
Neckpiece | 2011
Sterling silver, recording & pitch-altering playback device, wool, organza, synthetic ruby
7.6H x 7.6W x 5D cm
Soundscape
Salt and pepper grinders | 2011
Wood, sterling silver, ceramic grinding mechanisms
Wood, sterling silver, ceramic grinding mechanisms
12 x 11.5 cm each
