Artium Gorbenko

 Sanctification of the Mouth, 2022

Alginate, pink gypsum, castable resin, 14k gold, silver, enamel, ready made enamel painting 

In this series, the mouth orifice becomes the central bodily arena for the presentation of heritage and tradition in a cultural context, which in this case is also religious. The grills were created using a unique technique developed by Gorbenko, forming an entire structure devoid of support or joints. This structure is affixed to the teeth in a manner that highlights historical symbols, rendering a personal body relevant and significant on a public level as well. Even the most personal space, the interior of the body, is transformed into an arena of discourse for an item of jewelry.

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