The Cup as Ring series arose from the assertion that everyday objects, (in this case tea cups, spoons and other plastic objects), are designed as ornaments for the human body.  Found tea cups of melamine plastic, porcelain, stoneware, and glass were cut and altered to highlight the wearability built into each handle. This work seeks to reclaim the everyday.  My hope is that through common materials and simple techniques, viewers will become reengaged with familiar objects that have become overlooked, bringing enchantment back to our daily life.

Sarah Kate Burgess