Kim Buck

Kim Buck’s “Nothing New Under the Sun” from 2004 transforms the traditional form of a ring into something visually arresting and conceptually layered. Composed of clustered gold elements with rounded and teardrop shapes, the ring appears both ornamental and strangely organic. The repetition of these units builds a surface that is rich in texture and light reflection, creating a tactile quality that invites touch even as it resists smoothness.

Visually, the ring carries the weight and glow of gold while subverting expectations through its irregular rhythm and sculptural boldness. The title alludes to the cyclical nature of design and history, suggesting that adornment, like ideas, is continuously recycled. Buck turns a symbol of permanence into a meditation on change, inviting viewers to consider how beauty can emerge through accumulation and how meaning can reside in the familiar when seen anew.