Auction #28: Memory Chain

November 29th, 2009

A Chain of Memories by Jonaya KemperA Chain of Memories
by Jonaya Kemper

18-inch-long wraparound charm necklace. Done on white painted and patinaed vintage chain, with copper and silver colored rings that attach various new, vintage and found charms. Charms include actual silver, pewter and glass.

Based On:
“Valentines” by Shira Lipkin

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Upon reading Valentines, I wondered what it would be like to have to carry and write your entire life. I translated that feeling into a charm necklace which can actually serve as a necklace, belt, or even a bracelet depending on how you wrap it. I wanted to make a piece that was functional, beautiful and useful. Something that the new owner would be able to add to with their own story as well as the story of the heroine. One of my favorite parts about this necklace is the message bottles. Ways to carry slips of paper and notes. These bottles can be left as is, or filled with your own memories. A lot of these charms were found objects in and around Hollywood, CA.

Jonaya Kemper

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