Object I : 
Designer(s) / Creator : Uttar Pardesh
Name of the Artifact : Dancing Celestial Deity
Origin – Where it was made : India (sandstone)
Season/Year : early 12th century
Function – What is the purpose of this form? For whom was it designed for? : “dressing the divine” – gold belongs to the Gods (necklaces, silks, crowns, etc.)
Fabrication – What is this form made of? – Why is it made from these materials? : The statue is made of sandstone probably due to its availability as a statue making material in India at the time.
Form – Where did this form come from – How did it evolve? : The statue came from India and has been preserved beautifully with much of the delicate and intricate details still intact; the deity however is still missing her extremities due to age and weather (lower arms & legs).
What do you notice first about this object? : I noticed the figure’s dynamic positioning and the detailing in the outfit as well as her exaggerated features (large eyes, large breasts, tiny waist).
Imagine yourself inside. How would it feel to move or live within this form or on this surface? : It would be a very large and curving chasm to live inside of. I expect I would have to build ladders or stairs or perhaps even a slide to get around from top to bottom.
Who was this item designed for? What if you could wear this form now? How would you wear it? What would it feel like? : This statue was created to salut the gods. If i could wear her outfit I would feel a little bare but would probably wear it to a music festival or celebration of Carnaval.
How does this transform the body? How is it related to notions of beauty? : I believe it highlights India ideals of beauty in the 12th century and it works to transform/influence my notions of a godly body.
What would you make this item from if you were to design it, and why? : I would make it out of white marble because I find white marble to fit my personal aesthetic better. This material also holds the quality of longevity when handled properly and can be polished to catch the light and draw the eye to the deity.
Object II : 
Designer(s) / Creator : Shaun Leane for Alexander McQueen
Name of the Artifact : Crown of Thorns
Origin – Where it was made : England
Season/Year : Fall/Winter 1996-97
Function – What is the purpose of this form? For whom was it designed for? : It was designed for one of Alexander McQueen’s runway shows. He liked to be provoke the audience to say the least.
Fabrication – What is this form made of? – Why is it made from these materials? : The crown is made from silver for its durability and shine I assume. Under the lights of the runway the silver would gleam and catch the eye so that it couldn’t be missed.
Form – Where did this form come from – How did it evolve? : This form is derived form the story of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion.
What do you notice first about this object? : I first noticed the religious connotation and speculated whether it was coincidence or on purpose. I later learned that this connection was on purpose.
Imagine yourself inside. How would it feel to move or live within this form or on this surface? : To live on the surface I expect it would be like walking an undulating tightrope with the spikes as my only way of holding on and keeping my balance. To live on the inside I would have to be a snake to slither through the endless circle, never finding a way out.
Who was this item designed for? What if you could wear this form now? How would you wear it? What would it feel like? : This item was designed for Alexander McQueen. I would wear this piece with silver necklaces, bangles, and an all black ensemble. I would feel slightly uncomfortable wearing it though due to the religious connotation and seeing as I am not even religious it would not be right.
How does this transform the body? How is it related to notions of beauty? : It transforms the body by reminding the viewer of a painful story and changing the way that the wearer is perceived, wither as godly or as sacrilegious for wearing such a crown.
What would you make this item from if you were to design it, and why? : If I were to remake this item I would make it out of crystal. Granted, it would be much more difficult to fabricate the crown of thorns using crystal but I think that it would be more subtle, more of a mystery, and would still be just as eye-catching and glimmer under the light.
Object III : 
Designer(s) / Creator : Shaun Leane for Alexander McQueen
Name of the Artifact : Jaw-Piece
Origin – Where it was made : England
Season/Year : Spring/Summer 1998
Function – What is the purpose of this form? For whom was it designed for? : It was designed for one of Alexander McQueen’s runway shows.
Fabrication – What is this form made of? – Why is it made from these materials? : This piece is made of silver-plated aluminum most likely for its malleability so as to create the accurate shape of a human jaw.
Form – Where did this form come from – How did it evolve? : This form is derived from the lower jaw of a human being.
What do you notice first about this object? : I first noticed the structural accuracy of a real jaw and for a moment I wondered if it was a metal plated jaw bone from a real person. As it turns out it wasn’t; although it is probably a mold.
Imagine yourself inside. How would it feel to move or live within this form or on this surface? : It would feel temporary, I don’t think I could comfortably live in a form like that, cramped, narrow, peaking at the top like living in a curved and hollow mountain.
Who was this item designed for? What if you could wear this form now? How would you wear it? What would it feel like? : The piece was designed for Alexander McQueen. If I could wear it now I would wear it to parties or maybe Halloween so as to provoke the people around me. Wearing a piece such as this in public is would defiantly make for a good conversation started unless other people got scared away by it.
How does this transform the body? How is it related to notions of beauty? : I believe that this item disregards the idea of beauty, it accentuates a part of the body which is usually taken for granted although it is essential to survival.
What would you make this item from if you were to design it, and why? : I would 3D print the bone and use real teeth as inserts so as to create more of a scare factor and speak to the concept of beauty in relation to one’s teeth. People spend thousands of dollars for good teeth, why not put them on display more often?
Comparison :
How can a piece of jewelry relate to a painting or sculpture from outside the exhibition?
Jewelry Object : Gold Armbands with Sea Gods 
Date : ca. 200 BC (Greece)
Creator : Artist from the Hellenistic period
Material : Gold
Art Object : Cupid & Psyche
Date : before 1893 (France)
Artist : Auguste Rodin
Medium : Marble Sculpture
Comparison : The story of Cupid & Psyche originates from ancient Greece just like the armbands. I see a correlation between the way that the artists decided to depict the figures. All four figures are very sexual, with the sea gods half naked due to their fish tails and Cupid & Psyche being entirely in the nude. There is a stylistic and narrative connection to the figures even though they were created thousands of years apart from each other, in completely different countries, and by completely different types of people.
