Jane Dodd in Object

Jess h.....Object, pg33, edition 40
I looked at an article about Workshop 6 which is a group of jewellery designers from New Zealand. The work that caught my eye in this article was that of Jane Dodd. Dodd creates jewellery that in a way create their own world. Such as a piece called Princess and the Pea
, 2002, made from copper, brass, silver and 18ct gold, 2002 which comprises of charms in the shape of mattresses. Although these objects could be functional i think they work well as an artwork, stacked as if from the fairytale itself. Another piece, The Village, 2000, made from silver and 18ct gold is a series of rings that have details making them look like simple huts and houses. Stacked they look almost like little morrocan or greek villages. This again is really effective beause they could be functional but work batter as almost a narrative of a miniture world. I really like this work because it is so delicate and the details are really simple and effective. I couldn't find an image of this work but examples of more of Dodd's work are on this link www.form.co.nz/artists/jane_dodd.htm