Fragments of history find new meaning in Stupa I, a brooch by Trinidad Contreras created for The Palace of Shattered Vessels. A shard of ancient Chinese porcelain, once part of a grand vessel, is framed in 24 karat gold-plated brass, bridging the past with the present. The deep cobalt blue of the painted motif contrasts with the smooth, faceted Limoges porcelain, evoking both the delicacy and resilience of ceramic traditions.
Contreras transforms brokenness into beauty, honoring the material’s lineage while reshaping its purpose. The composition suggests architectural forms, echoing the sacred geometry of a stupa. Here, history is worn on the body, a reminder that art endures through reinvention.
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