Clowns enchant us with their antics. They always seem to be happy. But there is also the sad clown. And beneath the magic and the illusion lies another truth. The clown becomes a symbol of our masquerade, of the show we often put on. With my jewellery, I make these symbols wearable, as a reminder that we don’t always have to be happy.

 

 

Clowns – Blue hat & Yellow hat
pendants
material: embroidery thread, fabric, cord
year: 2026
photography: Henrike Altes

Clowns – Harlequin
bracelet
material: felt, embroidery thread
year: 2026
photography: Henrike Altes

 

 

Clowns – Red White & Blue White
earrings
material: crochet yarn, silver
year: 2026
photography: Henrike Altes

Clowns – Flower
brooch
material: embroidery thread, fabric, silver
year: 2026
photography: Henrike Altes