Ilustration: Lili Murphy Johnson
Brilio.net/en - Lili Murphy Johnson, a British jeweler has gained notoriety because of exhibiting her jewelry collection inspired by menstruation.
Reported from Her (1/12), this young designer made jewelry depicting the menstrual cycle, starting from PMS to the menstruation. She designs the jewelries that resembles the menstrual blood. The jewelry made of red beads and gems were designed to be accessories or sewn on the back of the clothes.
Menstruation themed jewelry by Lili Murphy Johnson
Menstruation themed jewelry by Lili Murphy Johnson
As stated by Murphy Johnson to The Huffington Post, she was also inspired by Rupi Kaur, an artist who was criticized because of posting her period photos in Instagram.
Menstruation themed jewelry by Lili Murphy Johnson
I wanted to create beautiful jewelry out of something thats typically seen by society to be shameful, Murphy-Johnson told to Broadly And the initial inspiration was my own PMS.
Menstruation themed jewelry by Lili Murphy Johnson
The design website Etsy argued that Murphy-Johnsons artworks were inappropriate. Otherwise, Murphy-Johnson said that her photos were quite naked and there are still other photos that are more offensive than hers.
"Periods should be a normal thing to talk about, but so often we feel embarrassed." She continued.
(brl/tis)
