Eva Van Kempen
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Published: 11.11.2020
evavankempen.comNecklace: Filigree with the Stars: Caroline Broadhead, BLESS, Ted Noten, Ruudt Peters, Liesbeth den Besten, Gijs Bakker, Anne-Karlijn van Kesteren, 2020
Anodized aluminum, silver.
From series: Lockdown
Contemporary Filigree Necklace made with participants' results of an online filigree workshop.
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Women on Web
Piece: Liberate Abortion Pills, 2020
Face filter/digital replica of "Lady Liberty", a crown with abortion pill packs
AR designer: Chloe Karayiannis.
To use the filter on Facebook via the link.
AR designer: Chloe Karayiannis.
To use the filter on Facebook via the link.
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Crown: Lady Liberty, 2020
Expired abortion pills, PVC film, artificial leather, spring steel, steel.
31 x 45 x 8 cm
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
From series: Freedom as Luxury
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Collier: Weg Mit §219a, 2020
Expired abortion pills, PVC film, artificial leather, silver, German instruction leaflet for medical abortion.
42 cm long x 7cm
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
From series: Freedom as Luxury
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Collier: Weg Mit §219a, 2020
Expired abortion pills, PVC film, artificial leather, silver, German instruction leaflet for medical abortion.
42 cm long x 7cm
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
From series: Freedom as Luxury
Back view
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Collier: Weg Mit §219a, 2020
Expired abortion pills, PVC film, artificial leather, silver, German instruction leaflet for medical abortion.
42 cm long x 7cm
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
From series: Freedom as Luxury
Detail
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Collier: Weg Mit §219a, 2020
Expired abortion pills, PVC film, artificial leather, silver, German instruction leaflet for medical abortion.
42 cm long x 7cm
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
From series: Freedom as Luxury
On Body
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Earrings: Timeless Classic, 2020
Expired abortion pills, PVC film, artificial leather, silver.
7 x 2 x 0.5 cm
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
From series: Freedom as Luxury
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Earrings: Timeless Classic, 2020
Expired abortion pills, PVC film, artificial leather, silver.
7 x 2 x 0.5 cm
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
From series: Freedom as Luxury
Back view
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Bracelet: Timeless Classic, 2020
Expired abortion pills, PVC film, artificial leather, silver.
19 x 1.5 x 0.5 cm
Photo by: Eva Van Kempen
From series: Freedom as Luxury
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Bracelet: In case of Emergency 2, 2019
Expired abortion pills, PVC film, artificial leather, silver.
Photo by: Eva Van Kempen
From series: Planned Parenthood
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Bracelet: mon-tue-wed-thu-fri-sat-sun, 2019
Superfluous contraceptive pills, PVC film, artificial leather, silver.
Photo by: Eva Van Kempen
From series: Planned Parenthood
Donated in Challenging Jewellery's fundraising event "Slow reveal: the Lottery".
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Bracelet: lun-mar-mer-jeu-ven-sam-dim, 2019
Superfluous contraceptive pills, PVC film, artificial leather, silver.
Photo by: Eva Van Kempen
From series: Planned Parenthood
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Bangle: In Case of Emergency, 2019
NorLevo morning after pill (EXP: 02/2023), pvc film, artificial leather, faceted citrine, silk, 14K red gold, 18K yellow gold.
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
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Bangle: In Case of Emergency, 2019
NorLevo morning after pill (EXP: 02/2023), pvc film, artificial leather, faceted citrine, silk, 14K red gold, 18K yellow gold.
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
On model.
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Choker: Her body, her choice, 2018
Expired mifepristone and misoprostol / abortion pills in blisters, pvc film, silk, silver, hematite.
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
From series: Planned Parenthood
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Choker: Her body, her choice, 2018
Expired mifepristone and misoprostol / abortion pills in blisters, pvc film, silk, silver, hematite.
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
From series: Planned Parenthood
Alternative view.
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Choker: Her body, her choice, 2018
Expired mifepristone and misoprostol / abortion pills in blisters, pvc film, silk, silver, hematite.
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
From series: Planned Parenthood
Alternative view.
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Choker: mon/tue/wed/thu/fri/sat/sun, 2018
Used contraceptive pill strips, forgotten contraceptive pills, fresh water pearls, pvc film, artificial leather, silver.
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
From series: Planned Parenthood
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Choker: mon/tue/wed/thu/fri/sat/sun, 2018
Used contraceptive pill strips, forgotten contraceptive pills, fresh water pearls, pvc film, artificial leather, silver.
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
From series: Planned Parenthood
Alternative view.
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Ring: One condition, 2018
Expired contraceptive pill strip, 24 ct. gold plated silver, pvc film.
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
From series: Planned Parenthood
Engagement ring.
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Ring: One condition, 2018
Expired contraceptive pill strip, 24 ct. gold plated silver, pvc film.
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
From series: Planned Parenthood
Alternative view.
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Choker: Angled slices, 2017
Medical leads, silver, freshwater pearls.
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
From series: Ready-to-Bear
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Body piece: She decides, 2017
Superfluous birth control pill strips, freshwater pearls, 18 karat yellow gold, 14 karat red gold, steel, brass, PVC film, leatherette.
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
Part of: Museum de Fundatie
Belly jewel.
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Body piece: She decides, 2017
Superfluous birth control pill strips, freshwater pearls, 18 karat yellow gold, 14 karat red gold, steel, brass, PVC film, leatherette.
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
Part of: Museum de Fundatie
Chastity belt.
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Necklace: Lithium-heparin, 2017
Plastic blood tubes with freshwater pearls in lithium-heparin gel, dichroïc film, blood tube caps, opal, pencil cap needles, 60 mm intravenous needles, plexiglass, Herkimer diamond, freshwater pearls, nylon
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
Part of: Museum de Fundatie
From series: Ready-to-Bear
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Necklace: Lithium-heparin, 2017
Plastic blood tubes with freshwater pearls in lithium-heparin gel, dichroïc film, blood tube caps, opal, pencil cap needles, 60 mm intravenous needles, plexiglass, Herkimer diamond, freshwater pearls, nylon
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
Part of: Museum de Fundatie
From series: Ready-to-Bear
Back view on model
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Necklace: Lithium-heparin, 2017
Plastic blood tubes with freshwater pearls in lithium-heparin gel, dichroïc film, blood tube caps, opal, pencil cap needles, 60 mm intravenous needles, plexiglass, Herkimer diamond, freshwater pearls, nylon
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
Part of: Museum de Fundatie
From series: Ready-to-Bear
Detail view on model
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Necklace: Lithium-heparin, 2017
Plastic blood tubes with freshwater pearls in lithium-heparin gel, dichroïc film, blood tube caps, opal, pencil cap needles, 60 mm intravenous needles, plexiglass, Herkimer diamond, freshwater pearls, nylon
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
Part of: Museum de Fundatie
From series: Ready-to-Bear
Detail view
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Necklace: Lithium-heparin, 2017
Plastic blood tubes with freshwater pearls in lithium-heparin gel, dichroïc film, blood tube caps, opal, pencil cap needles, 60 mm intravenous needles, plexiglass, Herkimer diamond, freshwater pearls, nylon
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
Part of: Museum de Fundatie
From series: Ready-to-Bear
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Necklace: Neonatology, 2017
Parts of ventilator and feeding system for premature babies, hypodermic needles, catheter, freshwater pearls, chrysoprase, rose quartz, silver, silk.
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
Part of: Museum de Fundatie
From series: Ready-to-Bear
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Necklace: Neonatology, 2017
Parts of ventilator and feeding system for premature babies, hypodermic needles, catheter, freshwater pearls, chrysoprase, rose quartz, silver, silk.
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
Part of: Museum de Fundatie
From series: Ready-to-Bear
Back view on model.
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Necklace: Neonatology, 2017
Parts of ventilator and feeding system for premature babies, hypodermic needles, catheter, freshwater pearls, chrysoprase, rose quartz, silver, silk.
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
Part of: Museum de Fundatie
From series: Ready-to-Bear
Detachable piece of necklace.
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Necklace: Neonatology, 2017
Parts of ventilator and feeding system for premature babies, hypodermic needles, catheter, freshwater pearls, chrysoprase, rose quartz, silver, silk.
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
Part of: Museum de Fundatie
From series: Ready-to-Bear
Necklace detail front.
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Necklace: Neonatology, 2017
Parts of ventilator and feeding system for premature babies, hypodermic needles, catheter, freshwater pearls, chrysoprase, rose quartz, silver, silk.
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
Part of: Museum de Fundatie
From series: Ready-to-Bear
Necklace detail back.
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Necklace: Decapeptyl, 2017
Glass syringes for hormone injections when preparing for IVF treatment, plastic dispersion sticks, 14 and 18 karat yellow gold, 14 karat red gold, freshwater pearls.
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
From series: Ready-to-Bear
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Necklace: Decapeptyl, 2017
Glass syringes for hormone injections when preparing for IVF treatment, plastic dispersion sticks, 14 and 18 karat yellow gold, 14 karat red gold, freshwater pearls.
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
From series: Ready-to-Bear
On model
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Necklace: T-Safe, 2017
Copper IUD, cameo (agathe), freshwater pearls, hand cut roses of mother of pearl, faceted sunstone, 14 karat yellow and red gold.
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
From series: Ready-to-Bear
On model
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Necklace: T-Safe, 2017
Copper IUD, cameo (agathe), freshwater pearls, hand cut roses of mother of pearl, faceted sunstone, 14 karat yellow and red gold.
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
From series: Ready-to-Bear
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Necklace: T-Safe, 2017
Copper IUD, cameo (agathe), freshwater pearls, hand cut roses of mother of pearl, faceted sunstone, 14 karat yellow and red gold.
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
From series: Ready-to-Bear
Detail view
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Ring: For better or worse, 2017
Stent, glass fuse, silver.
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
From series: Ready-to-Bear
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Ring: For better or worse, 2017
Stent, glass fuse, silver.
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
From series: Ready-to-Bear
Side view.
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Necklace: H5 Soft Med, Iodine, Dettol, 2017
Glass, purple suture thread, plastic needle, 24 ct gold plated silver, cotton roll, dettol (hospital scent).
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
From series: LifeLines for Scents of Life
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Necklace: Dettol, 2017
Glass, purple suture thread, plastic needle, 24 ct gold plated silver, cotton roll, dettol (hospital scent).
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
From series: LifeLines for Scents of Life
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Necklace: Dettol, 2017
Glass, purple suture thread, plastic needle, 24 ct gold plated silver, cotton roll, dettol (hospital scent).
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
From series: LifeLines for Scents of Life
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Necklace: Dettol, 2017
Glass, purple suture thread, plastic needle, 24 ct gold plated silver, cotton roll, dettol (hospital scent).
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
From series: LifeLines for Scents of Life
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Necklace: Dettol, 2017
Glass, purple suture thread, plastic needle, 24 ct gold plated silver, cotton roll, dettol (hospital scent).
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
From series: LifeLines for Scents of Life
Detail view.
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Necklace: Dettol, 2017
Glass, purple suture thread, plastic needle, 24 ct gold plated silver, cotton roll, dettol (hospital scent).
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
From series: LifeLines for Scents of Life
Detail view.
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Necklace: H5 Soft Med, 2017
Glass, blue suture thread, needles, 24 ct gold plated silver, cotton roll, h5 soft med (hospital scent).
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
From series: LifeLines for Scents of Life
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Necklace: H5 Soft Med, 2017
Glass, blue suture thread, needles, 24 ct gold plated silver, cotton roll, h5 soft med (hospital scent).
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
From series: LifeLines for Scents of Life
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Necklace: H5 Soft Med, 2017
Glass, blue suture thread, needles, 24 ct gold plated silver, cotton roll, h5 soft med (hospital scent).
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
From series: LifeLines for Scents of Life
Detail view.
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Necklace: H5 Soft Med, 2017
Glass, blue suture thread, needles, 24 ct gold plated silver, cotton roll, h5 soft med (hospital scent).
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
From series: LifeLines for Scents of Life
Detail view.
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Necklace: Iodine, 2017
Glass, transparent suture thread, needle, 24 ct gold plated silver, cotton roll, Iodine (hospital scent).
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
From series: LifeLines for Scents of Life
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Necklace: Iodine, 2017
Glass, transparent suture thread, needle, 24 ct gold plated silver, cotton roll, Iodine (hospital scent).
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
From series: LifeLines for Scents of Life
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Necklace: Iodine, 2017
Glass, transparent suture thread, needle, 24 ct gold plated silver, cotton roll, Iodine (hospital scent).
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
From series: LifeLines for Scents of Life
Detail view.
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Necklace: Iodine, 2017
Glass, transparent suture thread, needle, 24 ct gold plated silver, cotton roll, Iodine (hospital scent).
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
From series: LifeLines for Scents of Life
Detail view.
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Neckpiece: Neolus, 2015
Syringe needles, intravenous lines, fresh water pearls.
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
From series: LifeLines
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Piece: Medication Port, 2015
Medication ports, fresh water pearls and imitation blood coral, traditionally handtied with silk, silver.
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
From series: LifeLines
Necklace, back- and shoulder jewel.
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Piece: Slices, 2015
Intravenous line, moving freshwater pearls, magnets.
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
From series: LifeLines
Necklace and Bracelet
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Bracelet: String of pearls, 2015
Intravenous line, moving fresh water pearls, magnets.
Photo by: Barbara Boots
From series: LifeLines
Connecting 4 or more pieces makes a necklace.
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Neckpiece: String of pearls, 2015
Intravenous line, moving fresh water pearls, magnets.
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
From series: LifeLines
Disconnecting makes seperate bracelets.
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Ring: String of pearls, 2015
Intravenous line, fresh water pearls.
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
From series: LifeLines
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Piece: Open/close clamp, 2014
Intravenous line, imitation blood coral, fresh water pearls, polyurethane, silver.
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
From series: LifeLines
Necklace, shoulder and back jewel, cast silver cap engraved with Eva's patient number and barcode
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Piece: Open/close clamp, 2014
Intravenous line, imitation blood coral, fresh water pearls, polyurethane, silver.
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
From series: LifeLines
Necklace, shoulder and back jewel, cast silver cap engraved with Eva's patient number and barcode
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Necklace: String of pearls long, 2015
Intravenous line, partly filled with fresh water pearls.
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
From series: LifeLines
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Necklace: String of pearls large, 2015
Tube, moving fresh water pearls.
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
From series: LifeLines
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Neckpiece: Smartslip technology, 2015
Syringe needles, plastic, silver, fresh water pearls.
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
From series: LifeLines
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Piece: Combination of lines, 2015
Intravenous line, drain line, oxygen line, fresh water pearls.
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
From series: LifeLines
Necklace and shoulder jewel.
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Piece: CO + O2, 2015
Oxygen line, loose diamonds, magnets.
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
From series: LifeLines
Necklace combined with 3 bracelets.
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Earrings: Neolus-Eclipse, 2015
Plastic, pearls.
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
From series: LifeLines
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Necklace: Cotton Roll, 2015
Cotton rolls, polyurethane, spaghetti fresh water pearls, silk
Photo by: Hugo Rompa
From series: LifeLines
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Eva van Kempen (Rotterdam, the Netherlands, 1976) is an Amsterdam based jewellery designer. She studied at the vocational school of Goldsmiths in Schoonhoven and Amsterdam. Her work evolved drastically when she was confronted with illness. In 2015 Eva van Kempen presented her jewellery line LifeLines made from safe medical waste. She did so in a solo-exhibition in the Amsterdam Medical Centre, the hospital where she used to be a patient. At the invitation of Museum de Fundatie Eva van Kempen designed jewellery for busts and portraits of sculptors whose work the museum aquired down the years. With the exhibition Ready-To-Bear the artist has managed to "inject" some sparkle underpinned by a sense of wryness into the often paradoxical themes of illness, fertility, life and death. Currently Eva is participating in "Challenging Jewellery", a temporary Master Programme at Sandberg Instituut, initiated by Ted Noten, Gijs Bakker, Ruudt Peters and Liesbeth den Besten, coordinator Sarah Mesritz, head tutors BLESS. The programme aims to look at the most pressing issues of our time, in order to allow "healing".
Statement
The inspiration for the series "LifeLines" (2015), "Scents of Life" (2017), "Ready-To-Bear" (2017), “Planned Parenthood" (2018-2020) and "Freedom as Luxury” (2020) finds its origin in medical materials and medicine. I am fascinated by what manmade medical materials and medicine can mean for a human life and for humanity as a whole. Designed for the human body, I feel that these materials have the perfect scale to become jewels. Driven by an urge to reanimate safe hospital waste - expired intravenous systems, syringes and medicine - I aim to honour and restore these materials to what they could have meant. The works invite the viewer to look with new eyes and rethink prevailing notions on medical materials, societal or even humanitarian issues.CV 
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