Memory encompasses everything from thoughts of childhood friends to a mental list of what we need to pick up at the shop. It is essential for our sense of self, and allows us to learn from our previous experiences. In general, a memory is a piece of information stored in your brain, but the quality of this information and the length of storage time vary greatly. How memories are formed, and what causes us to forget, have long been topics of great interest in the field of neuroscience.
Gilding band neck piece, by Kitty Griffiths
BA (Hons) Metalwork and Jewellery
Memories can be triggered by an image, a fragrance, music – or in Kitty Griffiths’ case – jewellery! Kitty has just completed the BA (Hons) in Metalwork and Jewellery. Her project ‘Mapping a memory‘ is inspired by the way individuals have unique memories and connections to different places.
Kitty told us: “This collection is based on my own sense of where I belong. It encapsulates the places I feel that are home through the visualization of maps of Sheffield’s ring road and segments of the M25. This collection can be adapted to fit the wearer through creating a bespoke piece of jewellery that incorporates the road maps of important locations as part of the jewellery. Whether it is of a childhood home, the location of a marriage proposal, or just a favourite place… This collection can be a physical way in which to keep and hold a memory.”
Images of Kitty’s beautiful designs will be on display at Collegiate learning centre. Next week, we’ll be sharing more details of our exhibitors and the forthcoming launch event. In the meantime, don’t
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