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Until Death Do Us Part Jason Stein / USA
Ring/Sculptural Object “Self-Destruct Mechanism #1”, 2021
Ring/Sculptural Object “Self-Destruct Mechanism #2”, 2021
Brass, Found Objects, Semi-Precious Gemstones
Brass, Found Objects, Semi-Precious Gemstones
Fabrication, Laser-Cutting, CAD, Stone-Setting
Fabrication, Laser-Cutting, CAD, Stone-Setting
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The central theme I explore in my work is the idea of control: in the physical world around us and within our own consciousness. I’m fascinated by the physical means of control we encounter and the overt and covert influence of the structures and systems of everyday existence that modify our experiential reality. With these pieces, I seek to explore the nature of my unconscious mind, and create physical reinterpretations of the structures of my internal mental landscape that represent a re-constructed reality. The internal struggle and battle for control and an understanding of our perceived sense of identity, history, and self-worth can be seen as a form of internal warfare, set against the backdrop of an ever-changing volatile social and political climate that we all must navigate. By taking one's innermost fears and insecurities and creating objects that can be worn and displayed, one is able to gain control and understanding of ones past and chart a course forward into the future.