Chatelaine (Journey of a Making Life)

Chatelaine (Journey of a Making Life) is a visual metaphor that distils her larger ideas about gender equality, memory loss and sustainability amongst emblems of her artistic pathway. Katherine has created a modern version of a Chatelaine (from French: ‘lady of the castle’), which in its early 19th century form would have been a functional jewellery piece worn suspended from a belt hook. Katherine’s Chatelaine contains meaningful objects that highlight her diverse range of skills in a broad range of materials. Each locket has been 3D SLS printed encasing something referencing the people and experiences that have shaped her creatively. Two tiny silver Pianola rolls speak to the two significant partners in Katherine’s life. A silver O-ring with flush stone settings refers to her close knit and supportive family. A tiny silver book acts as a miniature portfolio of Katherine’s career while also revealing her book binding skills.

2020

Nylon, Sterling Silver, Copper, Linen, Alexandrite, Peridot, Amethyst, Sapphire, Fimo, Wood, Glass, Paper

24 x 21 x 5cm

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