She was interested in how sculpture could be worn as adornment by men or women. These small-scale sculptures are initially made in wax and have been cast in silver with the addition of commonplace ephemera. These are sometimes personal items such as hair or nail clippings or less personal things simply found in a personal space; for example flies from her studio have been used. By repositioning them as adornment they have been liberated from their customary perceptions: flies become beautiful arrangements of shapes and patterns to create sculptures that can be adorned. Redundant hair and nail clippings become precious mementos, echoing and yet evolving Victorian sensibilities.


the work that are important to her, not the process of making. There is a conscious tension within each piece. The work deliberately appears unfinished and naïve leaving visible marks from her hand or the casting process, these peculiarities help form the personal chronicle of each sculpture. These are unique sculptures and the audience is invited to contribute their own personal ephemera to create an


It is the symbols and metaphors within


Nails Ring on Black, Jennifer Jayarajah


intimate piece. The exhibition will also feature a “Secret Artist” fund raising display in aid of Ocean Studios, a not for profit organization set up by Jennifer and Leigh Mason to provide young artists with affordable studios in Plymouth. To view this exciting new exhibition, please join Laure and Jennifer for a glass of wine on 16 March 2012 from 6pm till 8pm at Kelly College Art Department, Tavistock. Tel: 01822 810576


I will Always Love You, Laure Bury


www.jenniferjayarajah.com and www.lauresartgallery.com


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