Liv Boyle
Liv Boyle — 'Mussel Aggregate I+II' Earrings
These press-formed, gold-toned molluscs are part of the Mussel Aggregate series, continuing Liv's exploration of the mussel motif and the species' importance as sentinels for ocean health.
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New Zealand-born cross-disciplinary artist Liv Boyle works in Naarm, Melbourne. Liv collects and re-imagines materials with site-specific relevance, transforming discrete findings into contemporary jewellery and objects. Her work investigates peripheries such as beaches, often referencing indicator species in ecosystems under pressure. Exploring the relational values of art and science, collaboration underpins and enriches Liv’s research-based practice. Liv holds a BFA in Sculpture, Elam School of Fine Arts, The University of Auckland (2005), and an Advanced Diploma of Jewellery Engineering, Melbourne Polytechnic (2013).
Material: Gold-plated copper, sterling silver
Dimensions: approx. solo mussel stud 7 x 15 x 4mm. double mussel stud 12 x 16 x 7mm