In this project I have been testing with materials that can be manipulated to give 3D forms that also have sensual textures, this is important to relate my work to the body. This makes it easier for me to treat the form as a subject rather than an object.
These are just initial experiments with new materials that have been inspired by Richard Serra's famous verb list.
I have also been very inspired after visiting Munich for the annual Schmuck exhibition, I discovered the work of Michelle Kraemer, in a joint exhibition '8together' with seven other contemporary jewellers.
These brooches titled 'Second skin' are made from stockings, latex and gold platted brass.
The flesh coloured latex and textures forms and indeed the title all evoke feelings of the body and the creases make these objects feel like they are hurt or damaged.
Materials like silicone, leather and suede, have the ability to look skin like but also behave like skin does. When stitching or inserting objects these materials the texture it leaves on or under the surface can mimic forms of the body, as well as body modification.