Emma Montague jawbone glasses

Nina Khazani 'A Hairy Tale' 

Mouila Evelie

I recently visited the RCA MA show in Kensington. There was lots of intriguing work to see, including the work from the Goldsmithing, Silversmithing, Metalwork and Jewellery course. The jewellers above caught my eye. Montague's collection interjected raw deer jaws with black horn and acetate, creating hybrid creatures. Khazani's work used hair in a bold and simple fashion to express it's power and beauty in a narrative context. Evelie created a compellingly simple collection that created a sense of intimate closeness between jewellery and the body; using hair as the medium between the body and jewellery.

In the smaller Stevens building, I was drawn to something quite different. I'm not sure if it was an art piece, but there was a rainbow of lights that guided visitors around each room. The light changed colour on each floor. This was visible in one shot when standing in certain areas on the twisting staircase. The ornate banisters and patterned floor tiles created interesting contrasts and pockets of light. I think the space and context in which work is shown is of equal importance to the work.

ariana page russell

'Flora' 2006

'Inevitable' 2005

russell belongs to 5% of the population that experiences a skin condition known as dermatographia OR 'SKIN WRITING'. russell explains that it is caused by the immune system's excessive release of histamine which results in the dilation of the capillaries when the hypersensitive skin is lightly scratched or rubbed. the subsequent welts that appear, reduce without treatment after 15-30 minutes. RUSSELL COMPARES THE EPHEMERAL AND INVOLUNTARY REACTION OF SKIN WRITING TO THE UNCONTROLLABLE NATURE OF THE BLUSH. i think russell intriguinlgy uses her disorder to draw attention to the materiality and complexity of the skin's surface. i am fascinated by the way skin can reveal so many ASPECTS OF OUR LIVES such as our emotions, ORIGIN, profession, tastE and the passing of time. 

Burnt pendant, I was not prepared for a sunny burst that we recently experienced

African Scarification- body art that indicates community status and tribal groupings.  Increased adoption of clothing has reduced the popularity in scarification.