Athens, GA, USA

Artist's Statement: In my current body of work I seek to examine how jewelry functions as an image, a means to construct desire, and the consequence of transfer from image to object and back to image. Found images are appropriated from a variety of sources, including magazines and various publications then printed on thin sheet of metal paper resembling the historical tin-types. This game of skill requires that the player complete the image by putting the jewels in to the impressions. These pieces are similar to the games children once received as party favors and to the game bagatelle.

Email: maryhpearse@gmail.com

Title: That Little Something
Description: Brooch Sterling Silver, Fine Metal Paper, Pearls, Glass 2008 Printed, Fabricated
Dimensions: 2.25 H X 2.65 W X 0.50 D Inches