Canvas pendant. Acrylic on 3” x 3” x ⅜” canvas. Comes with easel. (*SOLD*)

How can we cut down on the amount of stuff we have and be more mindful about the impact of what we own on the planet and on people? 

I love having art all around me – it fills my soul and connects me with its maker. And I love jewellery (affordable jewellery). I create small paintings that can be worn and this takes care of the big issues for me (the mining of precious metals and stones destroys landscapes and workers are often treated and paid poorly). 

This piece is part of the ‘There is Something in the Water’ (2019) collection where I referenced aspects of planet’s water that I love and ones that cause me concern. 

This piece is inspired by pearls (which I love), oil spills and blood. The necklace can be tied at different lengths and sits inside the frame so it is not visible when the painting is on an easel or on the wall (as shown).

It is offered as part of #artistsupportpledge which is a generous culture and dynamic economy in support of artists and makers.

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