Reliquary to Preserve 'Innoscents'

these aren't the most wonderful pictures ever and i'd like to also show the pendant as its being worn. the idea behind this piece was to create a contemporary reliquary, so i made one to preserve innocence. the piece is a wearable meant to be worn as a necklace. when on the body the flower is closed and the outside of the pedals has a traditional cupric nitrate patina (light blues to black). when it's not being worn it is meant to sit in this vessel form, which i made specifically for this piece (its cast iron, with some fabricated elements). the set stone which sits in the bowl serves to cork the center portion of the piece which is a pomander (scented necklace). inside is floral fabric which has been infused with scents from my childhood (a little concoction of lavender, vetiver, and rosemary).

also, this piece and the first broach piece are in display at the art department for several months to represent work being made in the metal smithing department. kind of exciting huh?