Nature morte with broken necklace, 2013

Materials: wood, chipboard, clay, plaster, paint, high pressure laminate, jute, metal, glass, beans // Nature morte with broken necklace by Jan De Cock, created in 2013, is a mixed media sculpture that combines wood, chipboard, clay, plaster, paint, high-pressure laminate, jute, metal, glass, and beans. The piece is presented as a tall, cylindrical structure, mounted on a square platform, with a soft white palette that accentuates its minimalist aesthetic. At the top of the column-like base, an arrangement of objects includes a vessel and what appears to be fragments of a necklace, broken and casually draped. The restrained color scheme and diverse materials create a sense of fragility and contemplation, while the broken necklace suggests themes of impermanence, memory, and the passage of time. De Cock’s work often explores the intersections of form, function, and symbolism, inviting viewers to reflect on the transient nature of material possessions and their meanings. Show Less