​    Inga Hamilton 

Mourning Mouthbrooches – Series of 5

The societal taboo surrounding speaking ill of the dead, effectively
gags abuse survivors. Whilst others may openly mourn the loss
of a loved one, survivors must process their abuser’s death privately.

All too often, when the abused speaks ill of an abuser, they are judged,
criticised and victimised all over again.

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Drawing on Victorian mourning brooches, traditionally constructed with locks of hair
and jet, these mourning mouthbrooches are created using contemporary laser-cutting, resin and dental alginate technologies. Worn as outward signals of the inner turmoil survivors endure, the mouth symbolically clamps shut to hold them in place.

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