Dawning (Neckpiece)

Emiko Oye’s Dawning (Neckpiece) added to RAM’s collection in 2019, and a companion work not in the collection, were inspired by a 1959 assemblage by artist Louise Nevelson entitled Dawn’s Wedding Feast. Oye echoes the white coloration and the pieced-together aesthetic of Nevelson’s sculpture. These neckpieces are part of a series that reinterpret historical works she encountered on visits to San Francisco art museums.