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On April 9, the renowned Massachusetts jewelry and design gallery Sienna Patti Contemporary will debut a solo exhibition by celebrated metalsmith and jewelry artist Lola Brooks.
“Story of the Eye: A Subculture of Ornamental Oddities” is composed of pieces fabricated from stainless steel chain wrapped around plaster cores. Hundreds of tiny, individual pieces of 14k gold solder were flowed between every link of the chain, essentially freezing it to itself.
From there, Brooks fashioned facial features on the pieces with studio detritus that she’s collected over the years, including glossy, realistic antique doll eyes. The finished pieces—textured metal hearts with humanoid features (and accessories including hair bows!)—could be construed as chilling or humorous, depending on your perspective.