Icon Magazine Australia
This is Why We Can't Have Nice Things
Jan 2024
Icon Magazine Australia presents 'This is Why We Can't Have Nice Things,' a jewellery editorial that explores the tension between luxury objects and deliberate destruction. Through a series of conceptual still-life compositions, fine jewellery and timepieces are juxtaposed against shattered glass, crystal, and sharp shards. Photographed by Cameron Bensley with creative direction by Haya Al-Sharif, the work leans into a minimalist aesthetic to highlight the high-contrast interaction between polished metals and fractured surfaces. Using natural light and macro techniques, the series emphasizes the delicate balance between the precision of luxury hardware and the chaotic texture of broken materials.
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