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Luci Jockel

Bee Wing Lace Neckpiece
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Description

Maker

Luci Jockel (American, b. 1991), (RISD MFA 2016, Jewelry and Metalsmithing)

Title

Bee Wing Lace Neckpiece

Year

2021

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Dimensions

25.4 x 20.3 cm (10 x 8 inches) (approx.)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Museum purchase: gift of Joseph A. Chazan, MD in honor of John W. Smith

Object Number

2021.20.1

Type

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Art and Design from 1900 to Now
Jun 04, 2022 – Sep 01, 2026

Label copy

This neckpiece was made from the wings of honeybees that died of natural causes in RISD’s campus hives. The RISD Museum commissioned this work from Jockel, who uses sustainably sourced animal remains in her jewelry as a way to honor and grieve the loss of our fellow creatures. Her use of bee wings acknowledges the vital importance of bees and somberly reflects on the many threats to bee populations today, including pesticide use and climate change.

The design was inspired by lace in the museum’s collection and the lace collars worn in Dutch portraits in the 1600s.

–Emily Banas, associate curator of decorative arts and design

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Luci Jockel (American, b. 1991)
Bee Wing Lace Neckpiece, 2021
Honeybee wings and PVA glue
25.4 x 20.3 cm (10 x 8 inches) (approx.)
Museum purchase: gift of Joseph A. Chazan, MD in honor of John W. Smith 2021.20.1

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