The Dance of Death
Material: Sterling Silver
Date: 2024
Thanks to the Sheffield Assay Office for the bursary to finish this piece
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Sheffield Assay Office Silver Bursary
Assay Masters Recognition Award - Highly Commended
"The Dance of Death" was selected to be part of the Sheffield Assay Master Collection
"The Dance of Death" is exhibited in "Show Your Metal" Exhibition in Millennium Gallery, Sheffield
The Dance of Death is designed to share the individual jewellery with friends and family. When any member dies, a ritual is enacted among the remaining members, and the Tiny Man will be returned to the container.
This ritualistic practice serves as a means to commemorate the shared memories and emotions with the deceased, and the process repeats until all five Tiny Men are reunified within the container.
The design thus embodies a tangible and symbolic manifestation of collective remembrance and the enduring connections among the individuals involved.
"Don't worry, one day we will get back together."