Narrative Jewellery.

 

“Narrative” is the practice or art of telling stories. (Pearsall, 2002, p. 948) Narrative jewellery is “jewellery that communicates” Quickenden, K., (2000). It refers to the meaning, context or story behind a piece of jewellery (see fig 1) a fan brooch by Singured Bronger that represent a narrative that is significant to the environment created. Narrative jewellery is “engaging” as it offers the audience or wearer the opportunity to interact with the piece of jewellery and to “bring their own imagination and interpretation to bear on a piece.” (Olver, 2002, p. 119) Typically, the maker intends to provoke an emotional response from the wearer or observers. Quickenden, K., (2000).

Figure 1 – Bronger S,. (1998), Fan Brooch.