Mark Rooker

Harrisonburg, Virginia

 

 

Kleptophilus ephemerae

 

key fob, sterling silver, US currency (nickel), bronze key head,

keys and steel key ring, 1.25 x 5 x 1.25 inches

 

This piece centers on the recycling of everyday objects that we take for granted, reconsidering them as material precious enough for jewelry, and asking the question: if we don't make better use of these things, who will?