Saravich Sungtrakankul

MATERIAL QUESTS AWARD @ JELO6 PROJECT CYPRUS 2025

Artist Statement

"Lustrous and pearlescent, yet no real pearls are used: Saravich's jewelry rethinks value through carefully crafted reinterpretations. Using tin cans, nail polish and makeup, her collection preserves the iconic shimmer through championing materials that are often dismissed as insignificant. By embracing the faux pearl, Saravich challenges its negative connotations, shifting the focus from rarity to process, labour and intent. This material-led project offers an alternative to the traditional pearl, proposing that the precious can be redefined. "

TEXT BY CLEMENTIA TIVONA

BA (HONS) CULTURE, CRITICISM AND CURATION

Title: Tinitian Pearl Bracelet

Kind: Bracelet

Materials: Tin-plated Steel, Black Silk Cord, Magnets