As time passes, change is inevitable - sometimes visible, sometimes subtle. This exhibition, inspired by high fashion jewelry, explores the ways my body has transformed through my most formative years.
For five and a half years, I had braces, attempting to control the shifting of my teeth. Braces became my most defining feature, the colorful bands and chains impossible to ignore. The braces face piece reflects this, sitting on top of the face, demanding attention.
Naively, I believed my efforts would lead to a satisfying end. But while I focused on perfecting my teeth, my body continued changing in ways beyond my control. As my teeth straightened, my spine curved. The moment my braces came off, I was diagnosed with scoliosis, starting a new daily struggle. The spine back piece visualizes this curvature, occupying the same space as my actual spine.
Both pieces abstract the human form, their high polished surfaces highlighting the beauty of change. Through physical and personal transformation, I have come to learn that change is not something to fear. It is inevitable, and a necessity to shape who we become.
