Camouflage Deer with Target Pants. 2003 Textiles, rubber, gold, coral, shel,l pearl 4 3/4 x 5 x 3" Photo: Eddo Hartmann

My fascination with animals, which started in my childhood living close to a Zoo, is the heart of my new series of jewelry named "Animal Party." Most of the pieces are not only for wearing, but also part of an object. So the jewelry doesn't have to be put away in a drawer, which is so pitiful for them.

The animals I buy in shops, the whole house is one big Zoo. Animals everywhere, some without heads, some are missing other parts of their bodies... they already have been used in other projects!

Elephant Cliff and His 7 Mice, 2003 Rubber, silver, gold, plastic, ruby 4 x 7 x 3" Photo Eddo Hartmann