Self-Portrait Adornment, 3D-printed jewelry cast from the artist's head, finished in gold and pearl

Self-Portrait (Adornment)

PLA plastic, 3D-printed plaster, paint, and faux fur fabric
7 × 16 × 16 in.
2018

Adornment departs from handcrafted jewelry: each piece is 3D-printed through an industrial process, made from inexpensive materials to achieve a luxurious, high-fashion aesthetic. Each features the artist’s head, painted in either a lustrous gold or pearl hue — offering commentary on self-idolatry and the democratization of fame in modern society.

Echoing Andy Warhol’s famous words, “In the future, everyone will be world-famous for fifteen minutes,” Adornment invites viewers to consider the evolving dynamics of celebrity and self-worth in the modern era, and the transformative power of art in challenging preconceived notions of value and authenticity.