{"product_id":"and-009-rachel-ruys-copy","title":"AND-009A Rachel Ruys","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"relative basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:28px] grow flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:aa24e1bd-6e27-4a9e-ade6-10fd40d36c69-321\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-62\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"b528674a-385b-4bbf-83da-81b1abd45701\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:28px] grow flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-230\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:aa24e1bd-6e27-4a9e-ade6-10fd40d36c69-438\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"6fe48e82-38a5-4e3c-a193-03715a5644dd\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRachel Ruysch — Focused Abundance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConversation Piece \/ Post-Colonial Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA transparent structure. A sequence of floating beads. A composition that can be worn as abundance — or reduced to one precise point of focus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis necklace balances lightness and richness. The transparent cords keep the image open, while the gold-toned, silver-toned, champagne and bronze beads create rhythm, movement and depth. The object can be worn fully layered, as a rich composition across the body, or reduced to a single transparent cord with one bead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConversation Pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this work is dedicated to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRachel Ruysch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the most important flower still-life painters in Dutch art history. Ruysch did not paint simple bouquets. Her still lifes appear natural, but they are carefully constructed worlds. Flowers, fruits, insects, light and shadow are brought together with extraordinary precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer compositions often show elements that could not exist together in reality at the same moment. Flowers from different seasons, exotic plants, fruits and insects are arranged into one convincing image. In that sense, Ruysch did not simply record nature. She constructed a new reality from existing elements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat is where the dialogue with this necklace begins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe necklace works as a modular composition. Each cord and bead can be read as a separate element, but together they create a larger whole. Like Ruysch’s paintings, the strength is not only in abundance, but in the way abundance is organised. Nothing needs to be heavy. Nothing needs to be excessive. The power lies in placement, rhythm and attention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe value of this piece is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFocused Abundance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: the ability to bring many elements together without losing clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the full version, the necklace becomes a layered composition of light, metal tones and movement. In the minimal version, one transparent cord with one bead becomes a single focus point. That small gesture carries the same idea in a quieter form: one detail can open a whole world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor today, this value feels especially relevant. We live in a time of visual overload, fast consumption and endless combinations. Rachel Ruysch reminds us that composing is not the same as adding more. A strong image requires knowledge, selection and focus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePost-Colonial Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this object translates that lesson into a wearable system. It is accessible, modular and light, but through its unique ID and QR code it connects to a deeper layer: Rachel Ruysch, Dutch flower painting, botanical knowledge, constructed nature and the value of learning how to look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo flower souvenir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wearable composition of focus, rhythm and abundance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach piece is handmade and unique. Through a unique ID and QR code, the object is connected to a digital layer: the artist, the value, the material reference and the context behind the work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType: wearable sculpture \/ modular necklace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: transparent neck cords, gold-toned, silver-toned, champagne and bronze-toned sculptural beads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: handmade; each piece is unique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection: Conversation Pieces \/ Post-Colonial Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDedicated to: Rachel Ruysch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eValue: Focused Abundance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDigital layer: unique ID + QR code\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse: sculptural wearable object; can be worn fully layered or as a single transparent cord with one bead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrice: from €49 \/ full layered version €550\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeta Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade modular wearable sculpture necklace by Annelies Nuy, part of Conversation Pieces \/ Post-Colonial Gold, dedicated to Rachel Ruysch and the value Focused Abundance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHS code:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 711790\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEU commodity \/ CN code:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 71179000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct description:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Handmade imitation jewellery \/ modular wearable sculpture necklace made with transparent cords and gold-toned, silver-toned, champagne and bronze-toned sculptural beads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"4817\" data-start=\"4668\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1905\" data-start=\"1756\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1905\" data-start=\"1756\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annelies Nuy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62342392250698,"sku":"AND-008","price":699.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0135\/7080\/1764\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_12_jun_2026_08_22_36_6d443dfd-7ad8-4d17-b165-a5d02dea5bce.png?v=1781250147","url":"https:\/\/anneliesnuy.com\/products\/and-009-rachel-ruys-copy","provider":"Annelies Nuy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}