The potato root is evidence of neglect. My potatoes grow roots because I have left them on my counter for far too long. In-part a reaction to the isolation caused by the current pandemic, this most recent series includes jewelry objects that have grown their own roots. Some in such a way that they can no longer be worn.
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Sterling Silver | 29 x 20 x 39 mm | 2022
Designed on Rhino v6
![](http://lucyderickson.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/RootRing3-1000w.jpg)
Sterling Silver | .75 x .5 x 1.25 inches | 2022
![](http://lucyderickson.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/RootsRing2-1000w.jpg)
Sterling Silver | .75 x .75 x 1 inches | 2022
![](http://lucyderickson.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/RootRing1-1000w.jpg)
Sterling Silver | 1 x .5 x 1 inches | 2022
![](http://lucyderickson.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/1Potato-LucyDerickson.jpg)
Sterling Silver | .75 x .5 x 1 inches | 2022
Designed on Rhino v6