Ron Arad Israel / United Kingdom, b. 1951
Rocks Earrings (1), with posts, 2015
18K gold and silicon
left: 2.6 x 3.3 cm
right: 3.0 x 4.0 cm
15 g
right: 3.0 x 4.0 cm
15 g
unique piece in collaboration with Louisa Guinness
Each of Arad’s ‘rocks’ is completely hand made, and plays upon the viewer’s perception. Appearing heavily jagged, his necklaces and bracelets give the impression of shards of glass. However, when...
Each of Arad’s ‘rocks’ is completely hand made, and plays upon the viewer’s perception. Appearing heavily jagged, his necklaces and bracelets give the impression of shards of glass. However, when touched they make themselves known as soft and pliable - a silicone trick of the eye.