Trinacria by Rachel Stork Stoltz

Brooch / Figurative Playful

Runner-Up

“Trinacria” is inspired by the triskelion symbol found on the Sicilian flag comprised of 3 bent legs, the head of Medusa and 3 wheat ears. Hidden deep inside is a piece of lava rock from Mount Etna, an active volcano on the eastern coast of Sicily. This hidden lava rock is discovered as you work your way down through the layers, revealing bones of the triskelion and the skull of Medusa. The skull and bones are not only characteristic of my style of work with anatomy, but they also represent the destructive nature of one of the most active volcanoes in the world. Hidden with the lava rock is a sparkling surprise that symbolizes the beautiful, but dangerous allure of Mount Etna.