Memento Mori

Notes

"For this neckpiece Memento Mori; From Alpha to Omega, the skull symbolises mortality while the butterfly symbolises the soul’s transformation and the wheel, the ever-changing fortune of man. At the summit of the work is a mason’s level in the form of an Alpha with a plumb line. The Omega shaped bail is attached to the level. Balanced under the arms of level are the symbols of poverty, a gnarled wooden staff, a rug and a satchel. And on the other side, that of wealth, a sceptre with a jewel and a Tyrian purple cloak.

I use mostly silver to visually and practically hold my work together along with other elements that I might introduce in my creations. Recently I have been captivated and intrigued by the granulation jewellery of the Ancient Greek and Etruscan civilisations. I am influenced by architecture, its detail and objects of the past, principally of the Classical and Baroque periods. It is important that the jewellery I create is wearable and creates curious interest from the observer".

Statement from Errico Cassar, 2026

Influenced by: Skull and Table by Damien Hirst, 2006; Cameo by Lucy Schappy, 2026; AI generated image of Still Life with Skull and Found Objects