I’m partial to vessels and for decades I have had a keen interest in containers as art (remember my first blog?). When I look at jewelry, or learn a technique meant for jewelry, my mind does an instant translation and I see beyond the jewelry in front of me – I see the possibilities for a vessel. Hannah Livingston’s jewelry was a delightful find – no translation necessary.
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Lion Leg Box Necklace {top, open; bottom, secret compartment}
Hidden Box Bangle
Livingston brings a childhood fascination with concealment to her work as she explores the notion of sentimentality, questioning why people attach meaning to inanimate objects. The oxidized silver and gold boxes, adorned with ornate details inspired by antique furniture, contain a single sheet of parchment for the wearer to begin their personal narrative. Larger boxes also have a hidden compartment to hold your secret. The collection includes Secret Box Earrings and a Casket Ring.
Antiquarian Boxes
Cabinet Trinket Box with hidden compartment
Edward Lapel Pin
“In the same way that photographs become visual maps of family history, I endeavour to create a generation spanning experience, whereby the pieces act as vessels for emotion and attachment, and signifiers of relationships, time and place. The pieces act both as a curiosity and trinket, allowing the wearer to create their own story and attach their own meaning. Each piece gently waiting for its history to begin.” Hannah Livingston
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