Erin Austin - Living #1

Artist: Erin  AustinMaterials: brass, floral tube, water and flower (not included)Size: 10Dimensions: 3.5" x .5" x .5" (without flora) Artist Statement:Living #1 allows the wearer to stop and smell the flowers at any time. A reused floral tube keeps a picked posey alive for extended enjoyment. Flowers placed in this receptacle are held above the hand on a brass extension that mimics the natural strength of the floral stem. Instead of the water turgidity and pith structures the plant normally relies on to remain upright the wearer must replenish the water and remain thoughtful about how they hold their hand in order to protect the delicate specimen. Alas, the flower is not actually living and will wilt with time providing the wearer the opportunity to closely observe the joy and destruction associated with picking a flower.Posies pictured: Evening Primrose and NasturtiumArtist Bio:Erin Austin is a metal artist currently located in Humboldt County on California's north coast. Surrounded