Shining DESPAIR
Henrike Altes
Germany

Necklace “Rosy Times – A Heart”, 2024
Fabric, embroidery thread, yarn, push buttons, 320x440mm
Stitching, sewing
Photo : Claudia Fahlbusch

Pendant “Rosy Times – Pink Cloud”, 2024
Fabric, embroidery thread, yarn, cord
stitching, sewing, 230x180mm (pendant)
Photo : Claudia Fahlbusch

Out of the feeling of longing for warmth and the close relationship to a beloved person and suffering from loneliness, I created these pieces of jewellery.

Rosy Times

Longing for the times when everything is pink and red. LOVE, butterflies in the stomach. Dreaming form closeness and togetherness. All those feelings let me dance through the day. My jewellery makes such moments visible and wearable. They are like an anchor for the good feeling from my memories and make me aware that such times always come back.

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