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Altered States: Plastics Transformed by Jennifer Merchant, Emiko Oye and Nikki Couppee

Exhibition  /  27 Jan 2025  -  06 Apr 2025
Published: 24.02.2025
Necklace: Ruth Bader Ginsburg: I Dissent Necklace by Emiko Oye.Repurposed, recycled and chromed LEGO®, argentium and sterling silver, repurposed & restrung hematite bead necklace from artist’s paternal grandmother, silk cord, patinated sterling silver lobster clasp, recycled steel label, LED filament, AAA battery holder with JST PH connector, 10 ohm resistor, 2 AAA rechargeable batteries. 2024.9.5 x 12.7 x 7 cm. Length: 56 cm.From series: Still I RiseUnique piece Emiko Oye
Necklace: Ruth Bader Ginsburg: I Dissent Necklace, 2024
Repurposed, recycled and chromed LEGO®, argentium and sterling silver, repurposed & restrung hematite bead necklace from artist’s paternal grandmother, silk cord, patinated sterling silver lobster clasp, recycled steel label, LED filament, AAA battery holder with JST PH connector, 10 ohm resistor, 2 AAA rechargeable batteries
9.5 x 12.7 x 7 cm. Length: 56 cm
From series: Still I Rise
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Intro
With work from Jennifer Merchant, Emiko Oye and Nikki Couppee, the exhibition features three artists that are transforming plastic into wearable works of art.

Artist list

Nikki Couppee, Jennifer Merchant, Emiko Oye
Plastic is undoubtedly a part of our everyday lives and is an often overlooked material for jewelry. But this transformation from ordinary to something spectacular calls into question: how do we place value on objects? What is cherished? Each artist has their own unique way of interpreting these questions and reinventing the material by tapping into intuition, with color remaining a key component to the work.

We invite you to celebrate the exhibition with us in our downtown Chicago gallery on March 27th!
This is a wonderful opportunity to meet the artists in person and learn more about each of their artistic practices. Wine and charcuterie will be available, and this exciting event is free and open to the public!
 

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