Today I had the opportunity to photograph a few of my jewelry
pieces from this past semester. I recently received back a narrative piece I fabricated back
in January; inspired by the childhood story
Where the Wild Things
Are by Maurice Sendak. Much of this story is about our imagination
and how our thoughts and feelings are necessary elements of our
development. As a child is given the opportunity to dream and imagine,
her character grows and matures, aiding in the development from child to
adult. I have chosen to create a visual representation of one of
Sendak’s illustration through the construction of a sterling silver and
brass haircomb.
In the past, I have usually asked one of my teenage sisters to model
my work for me - but both of them found themselves much too busy today.
However, I was in great luck when my beautiful eight year old sister
said “I’d love to help you Jocey!” She even came up with the idea of
having her read the story
Where the Wild Things Are while I
took her photo. She got a little bit giddy at the end, but I’m
definitely sensing a modeling career in her future!
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