The Stars Have Reached a Verdict

A piece created in 2026, inspired by the guillotine. A continuation of my Person Controlled by the Stars universe. Lately I found myself thinking about authority, who holds power, who makes decisions, and how those decisions ripple through the lives of ordinary people. A tiny figure hangs beneath a guillotine frame, watched over by two stars. The piece is constructed in two main sections. The blade can be raised and lowered, connected to a chain that hooks onto the side of the frame, echoing the mechanism of a traditional guillotine. The piece is fully fabricated by hand out of metal sheets and chains. Part kinetic sculpture and part wearable theatre, The Stars Have Reached a Verdict sits somewhere between dark humour and unease. Are the stars symbols of fate? Power? Luck? Authority? The stars have reached a verdict. Click here to see how it was made Details • Sold individually • Made to order (4-12 weeks before shipping) • Materials: Brass, 925 sterling silver post • Size: earring-approx. 3.5 × 11.5 cm (drop length) • Pendant: 3.5 × 7.7 cm (not including bail) • Weight: approx. 14.5 g