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.