Amulet #1, part of Assemblage II: Amulets

image: 3” diameter, watch: 3 ¾” x 3 ¼” x ¼”

2010

silver-plated pocket watch, colored pencil, rhinestone (under loop)

“Amulet #1” was a symbolic reminder of the pain and harsh reality of losing someone dear to us, reminiscent of a memento mori object.  It was first shown on top of the small installation, "NightStand," in 2010.  Later, it was part of the group of 20 displayed inside a vitrine in my 2014-2015 Flint Institute of Arts exhibit.  

A picture of "NightStand" appears below, and viewers can click on it to read more about it and to enlarge it in the Exhibits/Installations section.