Caio Mahin Brazil / Portugal
Fulfilled Dream: Eel necklace
Piece included in the exhibition Tincal lab Challenge 2024 Jewelry and Freedom (maximum price 150€)
Materials ceramic doll parts, clay, spray paint, copper, cork cord, ceramic beads
Size 230x110x45mm
These wearable sculptures reflect the complex journey toward self-liberation. Merging elements of old doll parts with half-human, half-animal forms - a pig, a goose, and an eel - they evoke the primal, raw essence of our inner selves. Through themes of childhood, queer identity, sexuality, and spirit, these pieces express the vulnerability of embracing one’s true nature. Created for an exhibition focused on Freedom, they challenge the viewer to confront both attraction and discomfort, reflecting the duality of liberation: the courage to be vulnerable and the power found in self-acceptance.
