To mark e.g.etal’s 25th anniversary, a collection of e.g.etal artists have each created a piece of jewellery that exists at the intersection of defiance and desire. These are beautiful, covetable objects that also challenge the wearer and push at the boundaries of what jewellery can be.
This work crosses the boundary of both wearable jewellery and wall installation. Traditionally, Mala beads invite touch and interaction, a tool for mindfulness and prayer. As a wall piece they are at arms length, while retaining their mysticism and sense of the sacred. All the lotus seeds have been imbued with a healing balm created by fellow jeweller and healer Fiona Fitzgerald. This adds a beautiful lustre to the beads and a healing intention for the wearer. Kate often explore themes of duality within her work, and this piece is no exception. Silver has long been associated with desire and wealth within the jewellery context while lotus seeds, with their prayerful invitation into stillness and meditation, represent the opposite. Combining these two opposing energies represents a mirror for the world and the dualistic nature of life.
Pieces from this collection will be shipped at the conclusion of the exhibition (from 23rd November, 2023)
