Final Necklace with Conclusion

In this post I will reveal the final piece along with the conclusion of the study.

Mariambibi Khan. 2015. Final Lace Necklace. Fine Silver, Sterling Silver & Gold Plating. Displayed at FADA Gallery.

Mariambibi Khan. 2015. Final Lace Necklace. Fine Silver, Sterling Silver & Gold Plating. Displayed at FADA Gallery.

Mariambibi Khan. 2015. Final Lace Necklace. Fine Silver, Sterling Silver & Gold Plating. Displayed at FADA Gallery.

Mariambibi Khan. 2015. Final Lace Necklace. Fine Silver, Sterling Silver & Gold Plating.

Conclusion

The role in which men played in the production of lace is evident. Their ability to produce, wear and represent lace also demonstrates the complex and evolution of the functions of lace, and changing constructs associated with lace during the course of history. The success women had in the design and production of lace is also evident as well as the power and control over women in a male dominated society. The roles in women related to jewellery design and manufacturing practices are no longer confined to the wearability of jewellery.

The jewellery represented by Lenka Suchanek and Lauran Sundin, are both different. One representing the general stereotypes of feminine design whereas the other a more modern and explore a more universal design aesthetic. I argue that both aspects of the design seen in both jewellers are credible works of art. This allows one to identify and consider the existence of complex feminine identities. The metaphorical analyses of the pieces also provides the support of the complexities presented in a gendered society.

I intend on proceeding to masters by exploring the link between lace and sexuality through aspects of the notions of concealing and revealing in feminine and creative representations. In this study I intend on accomplishing the sexual and alluring identity found in lace jewellery through the concealing and revealing of lace. I intend on focusing on aspects which lead to curiosity and intrigue of such binary opposites. In order to accomplish these aims, I will create a large draping veil made with metallic lace, exploring whether it allures and intrigues the viewer by concealing and revealing certain aspects. Aspects which influences the study is the female body and the male gaze.