The Ring of Visibility

The Ring of Visibility is the twelfth ring of the second cycle of the series This Too Shall Break. This ring is devoted to the act of becoming visible as one complete self, embracing both strengths and imperfections without apology. Inspired by the inverse of invisibility, it turns attention outward, encouraging presence, confidence, and ownership of one’s identity as it exists now and as it continues to evolve. The ring honors the courage required to be seen fully, to treat flaws as assets, and to understand personal growth as something that strengthens both the self and the community around it.

The ring is carved from recovered Nero Marquina marble, also known as Spanish black marble. During its making, a rough portion of the original stone cut was intentionally preserved and integrated into the final form. This raw section interrupts the refined body of the ring, where bold veining moves through polished surfaces. Together, the rough and finished elements create a balance that reflects lived experience, combining what is chosen with what is inherited, what is shaped deliberately with what remains unresolved.

This Too Shall Break is a series of thirteen cycles of thirteen stone rings. The project brings our idea of stone sculpture as large immutable things only to be shared in museums and public spaces down to earth. Each ring is small, delicate, and personal. It is a piece of wearable art which requires mindfulness for the wearer, changing the relationship between collector and art. These rings are not meant to be owned, but to be experienced, to grow with, and to take care of.