Holdfast

Brooch, 2021

Knotted-Wrack Seaweed (Ascophyllum nodosum), Brass, Steel

9.5 x 7 x 5 cm

A holdfast is the root-like structure that anchors seaweed to the seabed. In this piece, a brooch pin anchors Knotted-wrack seaweed to the body.

Brooch: Holdfast, 2021 Knotted-Wrack Seaweed (Ascophyllum nodosum), Brass, Steel 9.5 x 7 x 5 cm

1 of 3

Brooch: Holdfast, 2021 Knotted-Wrack Seaweed (Ascophyllum nodosum), Brass, Steel 9.5 x 7 x 5 cm

2 of 3

Brooch: Holdfast, 2021 Knotted-Wrack Seaweed (Ascophyllum nodosum), Brass, Steel 9.5 x 7 x 5 cm

3 of 3