Transparent figures representing a generic family—woman, man, child—serve as both “food” and victims on a serving tool. They embody the dialogue between horrifying real-life experiences and their representation as adornments in a work of jewelry, creating a conversation between reality and art. The gap between the two underscores the observer’s role as a responsive individual—someone who listens, sees, and reacts to atrocious events.

The physical attachment of the small plastic figures to the readymade object can be interpreted as a form of violence. Another readymade object, sourced from the field of ophthalmology, relates to our capacity to observe and internalize. Upon close examination of this eye object, one sees themselves upside down. The black ‘elegant’ ribbon signifies mourning. This piece of jewelry seeks to encapsulate both an idea and, more importantly, emotions.

Can one truly look directly at wartime? What is the role of art in the context of war?