Ocular Romance

In Ocular Romance by Natasha Morris an oval brass frame references the traditional locket, a highly romanticized and sentimental jewelry form. Raw, flesh colored threads spill out to create an abstract, textural surface. It's only when the piece is turned over that the secret is revealed to the wearer. Morris states "I aim to explore the traditional expectations of jewelry with the inclusion of comicality. Traditional jewelry is centered on the everlasting; through the use of gemstones such as diamonds and sapphires along with precious metals including silver and gold. I look to question, challenge and contradict traditional jewelry themes of preciousness and body adornment."