More or Less, 2013

The works from the MORE OR LESS exhibition have the intent on reflecting and defying upon the conventional wisdom of value, human behavior, traditions and material status. The pieces question the definition of perfection, what is `correct´ and convention of taste. Turning architect Mies van der Rohe’s mantra `Less is More´ upside down into `More or Less´. It all depends on the eye of the beholder.

Annette Dam. MORE OR LESS|a copy #1 Brooch, 2013 Gold plated silver, enamel, ribbon, clip 12x7x0.5cm Photo: Dorte Krogh

Annette Dam. MORE OR LESS|a copy #2 Brooch, 2013 Oxidized silver, enamel, ribbon, clip 12x7x0.5cm Photo: Dorte Krogh

Annette Dam. MORE OR LESS|a copy #3 Brooch, 2013 Silver, borax, laquer, ribbon, clip 12x7x0.5cm Photo: Dorte Krogh

Annette Dam. MORE OR LESS|a copy ##1 + #2 + #3 Brooch, 2013 Oxidized silver, enamel, ribbon, clip 12x7x0.5cm Photo: Dorte Krogh

Annette Dam. MORE OR LESS|systematic #2 Necklace, 2013 Oxidized silver, freshwater pearls, elastic band Photo: Dorte Krogh

In the case of MORE OR LESSperfect #8 the gemstone has vanished, only the imprinted memory is left.

MORE OR LESS|perfect #8

Ring, 2013

14Kgold

Photo: Annette Dam

Annette Dam. MORE OR LESS|perfect #6 Ring, 2013 14K gold, pink opal Photo: Dorte Krogh

Annette Dam. MORE OR LESS|perfect #5 Ring, 2013 14K gold, silver, rough opals Photo: Annette Dam

Annette Dam. MORE OR LESS|perfect #3 Ring, 2013 14K gold, rough diamond Photo: Annette Dam

Annette Dam. MORE OR LESS|perfect #4 Ring, 2013 14K gold, rough diamond Photo: Annette Dam

Annette Dam. MORE OR LESS|perfect #1 Ring, 2013 18K gold, London blue topaz. Photo: Annette Dam

Annette Dam. MORE OR LESS|perfect #2 Ring, 2013 18K gold, topaz Photo: Annette Dam