A strange fish…the pirahna pendant
Thursday, November 6th, 2008
A strange fish for today… A piranha skeleton etched in relief in copper and framed in a sterling shadow box pendant. A wheel has been riveted where the tail meets the body. A macabre child’s pull toy.
Three labradorite stones are included in this piece, on either side of the pendant, and one attaching an antique skeleton key to the chain. Labradorite reminds me of the sea, and in this case, three wishes. Traditionally, it is known as the “Magic Stone”, bringing a swift and rapid change of circumstances to those who wish upon it, and those who do are warned to be careful in what they wish for…
My macabre fishy…means several things to me. It touches on themes of the absurdity of trying to control things that are beyond our control. The struggle to find balance.
The key…the possibility of buried treasures unearthed, longings fulfilled, wishes answered.The precariousness of hope.
