k̓esúsem - not yet in x̄á’islak̓ala
this series is about the time we have with our beloved pet companions, and how it never feels like enough. these have been made during a time heavy with anticipatory grief, being told that my sweet cat Prudence has maybe a month left in her journey here with us. these pieces are about hope, love, joy and enduring connection.
i have been reflecting on our lives together and how much she means to me, and appreciating every moment we have. given the heaviness that surrounds this theme, i’ve smudged these pieces a lot. i hope these remind you of the good times and not only the hard ones, and help you carry the load of grief knowing so many of us go through these feelings.
i just happened to make 14 pairs for this sale, one for each year she has been alive :*)
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this pair is about my moments of unfettered naive hope, hope for a miracle, hope for more time, hope that they’re all wrong and my kitty is gonna be ok and be with us for a long time despite what the vets say <3
this pair hangs about 5.8 inches on surgical steel nickel free hooks. these are made with 9 different types of miyuki, toho and charlotte seed beads. these contain:
faceted amazonite, known as the "Stone of Hope" said to clear away fear, doubt, and worry
*hooks are sanitized after i model them*