Sue Ibars’ necklace, Melting Point (2014), explores ideas of memory and deterioration. The necklace is composed of irregularly shaped panels that resemble torn paper or aged surfaces. These pieces are layered with images of architecture, classical paintings, and decorative motifs, some of which are partially obscured or worn away. The edges are rough and uneven, suggesting a process of erosion or decay.
Thin wire links hold the segments together, giving the piece a sense of fragility. Gold accents catch the light, but rather than feeling pristine, they appear distressed or worn, reinforcing the impression of time passing. The combination of imagery and surface treatment suggests themes of memory, history, and loss.
Rather than functioning as traditional adornment, the necklace invites reflection on what is preserved and what fades. It feels like a relic that has been reassembled, carrying echoes of the past while existing in a state of transformation.
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