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Vertebrae by Verena Krems

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Published: 28.09.2017

Set: Vertebrae by Verena Krems.Copper, Bronze, Textile. 2017.10 x 16 cm, 120 & 150 cm long.Photo by: Franz Jerabek.From series: Vertebrae
. The three pieces „Corpus Vertebrae“, „Arcus Vertebrae“ and „Sternum“ are dealing with the topic of vanity and it’s symbolism not only in history but also today. Inspired by the shape of bones, especially vertebrae, and theirmeaning . In jewellery, the pieces address and show uncomfortable truths directly on your body and confront wearer and viewer alike. The materials used are copper, bronze and different textiles. For „Corpus Vertebrae“ a combination of wire cutting and forming by hand was used. „Arcus Vertebrae“ was made from cast bronze pieces and hand knotted textiles and „Sternum“ is chased and braided by hand..

The three pieces „Corpus Vertebrae“, „Arcus Vertebrae“ and „Sternum“ are dealing with the topic of vanity and it’s symbolism not only in history but also today. Inspired by the shape of bones, especially vertebrae, and theirmeaning . In jewellery, the pieces address and show uncomfortable truths directly on your body and confront wearer and viewer alike. The materials used are copper, bronze and different textiles. For „Corpus Vertebrae“ a combination of wire cutting and forming by hand was used. „Arcus Vertebrae“ was made from cast bronze pieces and hand knotted textiles and „Sternum“ is chased and braided by hand.

Verena Krems

Set
Vertebrae
2017
Copper, Bronze, Textile
10 x 16 cm, 120 & 150 cm long

From series:: Vertebrae

Photo by:: Franz Jerabek

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