This object visualises the essence of letting go

In the video, you can see that stones can be lifted inside a pipe that has no bottom; however, when you move even slightly, the stones fall out. While clearing out my parents' house, I faced the challenge of letting go of belongings. Gradually, I found comfort in my memories, which helped me to move on.

While clearing out, I found a box of copper water pipes, which I used to make the ring and hinges. Because copper is a soft metal, I made the "pipe" double-walled by adding another piece that fit perfectly. You can still see some traces of the pipe's previous life.

The object is part of my Pebbles Are a Girl's Best Friend project, which explores creative ways to repurpose a concrete drill core. I transform this industrial remnant into materials for jewellery and other objects. I use pigments derived from debris and the stones to bring sustainability into practice and demonstrate the potential of reused materials.

The cherry wood I used came from a shipping crate that was once sent to us.

More information about this project can be found on my blog project Pebbles Are a Girl's Best Friend