Jewelry
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Ela Bauer
Ela Bauer’s necklace, Horn 1 (2016), creates a visual contrast between jewelry and sculpture. This bold, looping form wraps around the neck, ending in two hollow, organic shapes. One is soft and flesh-toned, the other dark and glossy. This contrast creates a tension between light and shadow, body and object, natural and synthetic. Known for her experimental approach to materials, Ela Bauer moves beyond metal, working with resin and silicone, creating unconventional…
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Jill Baker Gower
Dermalgem Brooch #3 (2015) by Jill Baker Gower is an exploration of femininity, personal memory, and material contrast. Made from silicone rubber, sterling silver, garnets, and pearls, the brooch mimics organic, skin-like textures while incorporating traditional jewelry elements that evoke luxury and adornment. The irregular, fleshy form that is punctuated by embedded pearls suggests an interplay between softness and structure. The brooch’s surface, resembling…
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Nicole Polentas
This piece by Nicole Polentas uses mixed materials to interrogate traditional ideas of jewelry. The central mass of tangled elements contrasts with simple clasp, twisted chain, and fragmented pink and white elements, creating a tension between order and disorder. The combination of disparate materials suggests the accumulation of memories or histories, each element contributing to a layered narrative. These mismatched components feel…
Eating Diamonds 