Harper Levy

CHOKER 

Art Statement

The use of human hair in jewelry design, also known as “Hairwork,”  is an ancient practice popularized in the Victorian era as a facet of traditional mourning dress. Crafted from my own hair, this choker honors my departure from my younger self while preserving the past. 

Hair (human-- mine and my sister's; delicately sorted, braided, and woven)

sterling silver, fine silver, rutilated quartz, tourmalines