resin

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…