Youth, 2021

This ring is all about deceived expectations: what is supposed to be prickly and protective is the essence of softness and defenselessness. Just as a young mind is naive and unequipped to stand their ground. Unlike other animals, we do not have instincts that would carry us through life, our children acquire skills and knowledge consciously. An infant is a fresh leaf with soft spikes, and to make them sharp and solid a lot of work must be done.

Materials: silver 925, kasumi pearl.