Nik Hanton New Zealand
Nocebo Effect necklace
Piece created for Challenge 2019 Jewelry and Anatomy
Materials resin, sand, textile
Size pendant: 130x25x10mm | adjustable cord
The Nocebo Effect is a detrimental effect on health produced by factors such as the psychological expectation of negative results from treatment or prognosis. In this series, Nik Hanton continues her exploration of the “Placebo Effect” by investigating the internal thought processes and bodily reactions associated with this opposite effect.