Chatelaine 1

Tamsin's series of ceramic chatelaines incorporates modern versions of beauty tools. They are reinterpretations of the Victorian domestic health and beauty kits worn on a chain at the waist. Using polished bone china and porcelain for their association with luxury and domesticity, while overtly removing the functionality of the tools, Tamsin gives an ambiguous meaning to the pieces, a resemblance with amulets made from bones, talismans with magical properties to be worn for protection.

Ceramic, Brass, Bone China, Porcelain, Sculpture

Crafted by

Tamsin van Essen