So stoked, i finally finished the Split piece of Malcolm X inspired by banksy's description of "whatever means necessary". Banksy was referring to the process by which street art is created. Malcom X, used that same line in a speech, but the parallel is that it is also an ode to "Bricolage".
Bricolage defined is "Use what you have where you are in any given environment.
Ive made a frame for the six bracelets, each constructed from a humble variation of materials consisting of aluminum, aerosol paint, record vinyl,copper and silver.
Its ironic because i keep forgetting it is six separate pieces of jewelry, and i keep viewing it as one piece or as a small sculpture.
If you battling to make out the image, squint your eyes. Ive noticed that when you view the display from a distance, the image of Malcolm X is rather noticeable, which is a good thing, as it will draw the viewer closer, and hopefully they will be able to identify with the idea that its actually six cuff bracelets.
The copper catch mechanisms create a slight division between the upper and lower panels of each bracelet, and next time, i would definitely rather stack them side by side like this.
I may experiment next time with perhaps secret encoded messages that can only be read when bought together, or continue with other imagery.
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