Necklace c. 20th century

This turquoise necklace was made by an anonymous artist, and there's something so powerful in its simplicity. The artist strung together these beads in a really intuitive way. Up close, you can see the incredible texture and color variations in each little piece. There are all kinds of greens and blues, like looking at a stormy sea! I notice how some of the beads are chunky and irregular, while others are small and uniform. It's a tactile experience, even just looking at it! It reminds me that art can be found in the everyday, in the things we wear and use. Thinking about anonymous art makes me think about the Gee's Bend quilters. Like them, this artist created something beautiful and functional, and now it's here for us to admire. Art is an ongoing conversation, and this necklace is definitely a part of it!