Features of the Roc Pendant
The artwork that is created by Sam Kramer, Roc Pendant, is a representation of one of the most artistic works in the 1940s. Taking a close look at the work of art, it is evident that it is unique and the blending of the colours as well as the materials that have been used in making the pendant can point the viewers to the aesthetic aspect that the artwork holds. The necklace is a depiction of radicality, that can be seen through Kramer’s style of using different colours to enhance the appearance of the jewellery.
Understanding the inspiration that the artwork depicts is not easy since some people associate this pendant to ancient periods. The idea that was used to make this piece of jewellery, especially using a technique that was common in the period before the second world war. Among most of the artwork that was created during this time, the roc pendant is a representation of a unique and aesthetic rich work of art. Kramer employs the use of unique stones to make the work of art. Looking at the image, it is essential to note that on its top, he creates a circular impression using these stones, and he colours them using white, dark brown and yellow. This part of the pendant resembles an eye. Most pieces of the jewellery are made using silver, and this can be seen through the colour of the metal that contains the whole pendant. On the rare side of the pendant, he puts a larger stone, and the is clear brown, and on it, he places stones with different colours, red, green and dull red glow. These additives on the pendant contribute to making it more beautiful. On the edges of the image, Kramer put extensions of the silver metals to make it resemble hooks.