Jewelry Meets the Uncanny
Kerry Howley challenges our perceptions of beauty and discomfort with Hair Necklace, a provocative art series that transforms recycled human hair into intricate jewelry. The work plays on the tension between the allure of adornment and the unease we feel when hair exists outside the human body.
Craft and Concept
Each necklace is meticulously crafted, highlighting Howley’s skill in turning an unconventional material into delicate, wearable art. The pieces invite viewers to consider the boundaries between attraction and repulsion, fashion and philosophy, and craft and commentary.
Why It Resonates
Hair Necklace succeeds because it confronts a visceral reaction while maintaining elegance and precision. The series blends conceptual art with wearable design, creating a conversation about identity, material, and cultural taboos.
Final Take
Kerry Howley’s Hair Necklace is intricate, thought-provoking, and beautifully unsettling. It transforms an everyday material into a powerful artistic statement about perception, beauty, and discomfort.
Credits
Artist: Kerry Howley
Medium: Recycled human hair jewelry
Category: Conceptual Art / Wearable Art
crafted designs below:
