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“Saint” Marsha P. Johnson and “Mother” Sylvia Rivera Necklace-Necklaces-Emiko Oye-Pistachios
“Saint” Marsha P. Johnson and “Mother” Sylvia Rivera Necklace-Necklaces-Emiko Oye-Pistachios
“Saint” Marsha P. Johnson and “Mother” Sylvia Rivera Necklace-Necklaces-Emiko Oye-Pistachios
“Saint” Marsha P. Johnson and “Mother” Sylvia Rivera Necklace-Necklaces-Emiko Oye-Pistachios
“Saint” Marsha P. Johnson and “Mother” Sylvia Rivera Necklace-Necklaces-Emiko Oye-Pistachios
“Saint” Marsha P. Johnson and “Mother” Sylvia Rivera Necklace-Necklaces-Emiko Oye-Pistachios
“Saint” Marsha P. Johnson and “Mother” Sylvia Rivera Necklace-Necklaces-Emiko Oye-Pistachios
“Saint” Marsha P. Johnson and “Mother” Sylvia Rivera Necklace-Necklaces-Emiko Oye-Pistachios
“Saint” Marsha P. Johnson and “Mother” Sylvia Rivera Necklace-Necklaces-Emiko Oye-Pistachios
“Saint” Marsha P. Johnson and “Mother” Sylvia Rivera Necklace-Necklaces-Emiko Oye-Pistachios
“Saint” Marsha P. Johnson and “Mother” Sylvia Rivera Necklace-Necklaces-Emiko Oye-Pistachios
“Saint” Marsha P. Johnson and “Mother” Sylvia Rivera Necklace-Necklaces-Emiko Oye-Pistachios
“Saint” Marsha P. Johnson and “Mother” Sylvia Rivera Necklace-Necklaces-Emiko Oye-Pistachios
“Saint” Marsha P. Johnson and “Mother” Sylvia Rivera Necklace-Necklaces-Emiko Oye-Pistachios
“Saint” Marsha P. Johnson and “Mother” Sylvia Rivera Necklace-Necklaces-Emiko Oye-Pistachios
“Saint” Marsha P. Johnson and “Mother” Sylvia Rivera Necklace-Necklaces-Emiko Oye-Pistachios

“Saint” Marsha P. Johnson and “Mother” Sylvia Rivera Necklace

Emiko Oye

$5,995.00

From her Still I Rise series, this sculptural statement by Emiko Oye is a repurposed LEGO® recreation of “Saint” Marsha P. Johnson's and “Mother” Sylvia Rivera's eyes. This one of a kind piece is inspired by pioneering transgender women of color and early activists for transgender and gay rights. Oye's Still I Rise series harnesses and highlights empowerment. This convertible piece can be worn as either a necklace or a brooch.

Materials: Repurposed, Recycled and Chromed LEGO®, Argentium and Sterling Silver, Repurposed Plastic Bead and Crystal Rhinestone Thrift Store Necklaces and Earrings, Crystal Rhinestone Trim, Silk Cord, Patinated Sterling Silver Lobster Clasp, Recycled Steel Label, LED Filament, AAA Battery Holder with JST PH Connector, 10 Ohm Resistor, 2 AAA Rechargeable Batteries

Size: Eye is approximately 3.5" in length, 5" in width and 2.5" in depth
Necklace is approximately 24" in length

This piece is part of our Spring 2025 exhibition Altered States: Plastics Transformed. 

THIS EXHIBITION ITEM IS FINAL SALE

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