Hana Karim's profile

Relics of a modern man

At one point of human history man started placing objects as closest to him as it was possible – placed on his body and his skin. This eventually evolved into the world filled with objects, surrounding us in everyday life. Those primal objects had to be treated with some respect as objects of special importance otherwise they wouldn’t find their place so close to human’s body. After centuries, they were turned into objects of human embellishment and great adoration, stating the wealth and grandeur of the one who wore them.
At this point I want to exclude the entire world of meaningless everyday objects that find their way significantly close to our body and return to that sacred relationship, while adopting it as relics of a modern man.
This objects don’t necessarily have to be miniature in size and they are certainly not supposed to be treated as objects of embellishment.
This kind of artwork does not exist without a presence of a human form and its natural movement.
 
The new collection consists of several objects, there are around 30 pieces and they are mostly experimental. Some of them are not very practical to wear, mostly they’re exaggerated and heavy. I’m trying to manifest my jewellery not only as objects of embellishment but also as objects that consists only in a relation to the human body. Therefore I made pieces that are not necessarily worn at usual places – around the neck or fingers. This collection reflects my passion and determination of turning jewellery into small sculptures.
 
Relics of a modern man
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