Humming
Humming
Yuka Saito
2004
Materials
Silver leaf, found dental x-ray film, and nylon
Size
5 1/2 x 2 7/8 x 1 1/8 inches
Racine Art Museum, Gift of the Artist
About the artwork.
Known for her use of unusual materials, jeweler Yuka Saito has been working primarily in polypropylene since 1996, combining it with more traditional jewelry elements such as platinum and gold. In Humming (Brooch), Saito repurposes found dental x-ray slides, combining them with sterling silver and nylon. She is concerned with how her works interact with the wearer. As a result, Saiko creates dynamic pieces that embody an abstract, organic aesthetic, and often have parts that move.