FRAGILITY
Elvira Cibotti
Argentina

Scars
Wrinkle, tear, fold, break.
When we hurt ourselves, it will undoubtedly result in a mark. Acknowledging and accepting those wounds is the first step to heal, to gather strength.
Not only do the scars, the damage, speak of the ensuing harm but of resilience and of hope of starting over.

Brooch « Scars », 2025
80 x 63 x 18 mm / 11,88 gr
Upcycled paper, silver, steel.
Layered recycled paper, folded, crumpled, stripped for texture. Soldered and cold-assembled pin.
Photo : Damian Wasser

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