micro/MACRO
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Sharon Massey
Faculty
Adrift, 2019
Champlevé enamel on steel
“Adrift is a theatrical, narrative ring with oversize elements. The anchor is a symbol often found in traditional jewelry to symbolize hope. In my contemporary interpretation, the anchor hangs from a ring in the shape of a ship. As this jewelry is worn, the wearer becomes a navigator, dragging an anchor from their body as they move. The anchor may still symbolize hope, as it weighs on the wearer and influences their movements. The short length of chain ensures that the wearer remains adrift, rather than becoming anchored.”
Kelly Hoover
BA Candidate
Macro Aggressions, 2019
Steel
“My intention with Macro Aggressions was to show how over time things that seem insignificant or small can accumulate and damage, eventually leading to heartbreak. I used steel so that I can show the decay and damage that relationships can cause.”
Sarah Stewart
MA Candidate
Pinky Ring, 2019
Vermeil, wax, eyelashes
“Pinky Ring explores the big questions of identity, power, and gender dynamics in a small package. This work combines the traditional ornament of royalty, scholars, mobsters, and moguls with materials that reference vanity, artifice, and play. It poses the question of how position is both given and commanded.”
K. West
BFA Candidate
Gnaw, 2019
Candy, copper
“I was inspired to make an edible piece as I considered the theme of micro-nutrients. Gnaw is a portable piece that can provide a small amount of nourishment if needed.”
Chase Shotton
Undergraduate
Micro Utpoia, 2019
Silver, iolite, gem silica, 18K gold, enamel
“This piece was inspired by graffiti. I have always been fascinated by the scale and colors used in street art. For this project I wanted to make something wearable in a similar style using techniques such as champlevé and granulation.”
Kassidi Kabler
Undergraduate
Microscopic, 2019
Cloisonné enamel, copper
“I was inspired by microscopic images of cells and other biologic matter for my brooch, Microscopic. The cloisonné technique seemed like the perfect technical solution to depict this micro imagery.”