Held is part of my Fragments of What Remains series — a collection of contemporary metal artworks exploring memory, nostalgia and the traces we carry through life.
Made from layered copper, this piece is etched, stitched, scorched and weathered by hand, bringing together worn surfaces, marks and fragments that speak of time and care.
For me, Held reflects on the people, relationships and memories that remain with us — the things we carry quietly, even when life changes around them.
The stitched seam suggests connection, mending and protection, while scorched surfaces and softened edges hint at stories lived, altered and remembered.
Inspired by family history, cloth, memory and the landscapes that shape us, Held considers what it means to gather together the fragments that matter most.
