Louise Roby

Ihave enjoyed getting to know my Child Archetype this year. They are a complex being that is at once me, yet somehow has their own persona. When I think of the Child, I think of gifts. The gifts of spontaneity, curiosity, innocence, adventure, openness, healing. I chose to do a necklace because I could combine randomly picked elements into a wearable art piece. I had no other specific plan. I played and dabbled with my bins and jars of gathered possibilities, found objects, and keepsakes. The teddy bear has been a favorite for years and became the main Child of the necklace. Its arms can clamp to be placed on a tree or book edge. I added a gift shaped earring to its arms to represent the gifts of the Child. The necklace continues to tell me why I chose the various elements. I bet I will be learning about my Child from this necklace for years to come.

Gifts of the Child 2022 20” Loop Fabric, Telephone Wire, Safety Pins, Found objects, Keepsakes, Embroidery Floss NFS Louise Roby bobnouiz@hotmail.com