Not everyone can see the beauty to be found in death, but artist Kate Gilliland does by using the remains of small animals to create beautiful pieces of jewelry. Gilliland first meticulously chooses which parts of the animal she would like to use before casting them in precious metals like gold or silver.
Completely original and a little bit strange, Gilliland's work is truly exceptional not only because of her use of animal remains to create it, but also because of her explanation behind it. R&A Collaborations caught up with Gilliland and filmed her during the artistic process where she explained how transforming the tiny pieces into jewelry makes them last forever; they can be passed down from generation to generation to help keep a memory or feeling alive. Truly a moving notion to consider in the grand scheme.
Check out Gilliland's website for more information behind her work and to purchase a piece of your very own.
Deceased Creature Jewelry
Kate Gilliland Uses Animal Remains to Craft Exceptional Accessories
Trend Themes
1. Deceased Creature Jewelry - The trend of using animal remains in the creation of unique and original jewelry pieces.
2. Sustainable Accessories - A trend towards the use of unconventional materials in the creation of sustainable fashion accessories.
3. Memory Preservation - A trend towards creating sentimental keepsakes using unconventional materials and innovative techniques.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can explore new and unconventional ways of designing sustainable accessories with the use of alternative materials.
2. Jewelry - The jewelry industry can incorporate the trend of using animal remains into their design process to create unique and original pieces.
3. Memorabilia - The memorabilia industry can explore the trend of memory preservation by using unconventional materials to create sentimental keepsakes.