School of Design Silversmithing & Jewellery

Misha McLean

(she/her)

My Graduate Collection ‘Repeat Prescription focuses’ on our relationship with medicine. In the Western world, pharmaceuticals are undoubtedly intertwined in our daily lives. Medicine can be a life-saving tool but can equally cause harm to those who take it, resulting in many polarising opinions on this subject.

Some see medicine as something that significantly improves their quality of life, allowing them to live without pain or discomfort.

Some only take medicine when it is essential, as they are afraid of the adverse side effects.

Some people see medicine as something valuable, precious and unattainable due to failing healthcare systems.

Some see medicine as a way of “patching up” one’s problems, masking symptoms rather than addressing the root cause.

Without medicine, some people would not be alive.

I have created this collection to explore attitudes towards medicine in the Western world and encourage others to think about their relationship with prescription medication.

Contact
madebymishamclean@gmail.com
M.Mclean1@student.gsa.ac.uk
Misha McLean Website
@mishamclean
Works
REPEAT PRESCRIPTION: A Pill a Day
REPEAT PRESCRIPTION: Pharmaphobia
REPEAT PRESCRIPTION: Always read the PIL

REPEAT PRESCRIPTION: A Pill a Day

My collection is split into three categories, each exploring a sub-theme within my overarching subject.

The first category is called: A Pill a Day. It is a series of pieces of jewellery that explore the notion of taking medicine daily and by prescription; this category focuses on the visual elements of medicine and its packaging and how it changes as someone uses the medicine.

2mg - Brooch

Silver, Oxidised Copper, Bronze, Enamel, Lacquer Paint, Steel
For Sale: Price on Request

2mg - Brooch

Silver, Oxidised Copper, Bronze, Enamel, Lacquer Paint, Steel
For Sale: Price on Request

12mg - Brooch

Silver, Oxidised Copper, Bronze, Lacquer Paint, Steel
For Sale: Price on Request

12mg - Brooch

Silver, Oxidised Copper, Bronze, Lacquer Paint, Steel
For Sale: Price on Request

11mg - Brooch

Silver, Oxidised Copper, Bronze, Lacquer Paint, Steel
For Sale: Price on Request

REPEAT PRESCRIPTION: Pharmaphobia

The second category is called: Pharmaphobia. It focuses on the fear of taking medicine due to adverse effects and the fear of relying on medication that many people hold.

1mg - Pin Brooch

Silver, Bronze, Lacquer Paint, Silicone
For Sale: Price on Request

1mg - Pin Brooch

Silver, Bronze, Lacquer Paint, Silicone
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3mg - Brooch

Silver, Oxidised Copper, Bronze, Lacquer Paint, Steel

3mg - Brooch

Silver, Oxidised Copper, Bronze, Lacquer Paint, Steel
For Sale: Price on Request

REPEAT PRESCRIPTION: Always read the PIL

The third category is called: Always read the PIL. It focuses on the Patient Information Leaflets that come with medicines. These are usually rather frightening, displaying a vast array of side effects that the medication can produce. These are often either disregarded by the user and thrown away or meticulously combed through by the user in fear of what taking the drug may do. These opposing reactions to this object fascinated me and prompted me to explore it.

8mg - Brooch

Silver, Oxidised Copper, Bronze, Steel, Lacquer Paint, Decal
For Sale: Price on Request

7mg - Necklace

Copper, Enamel, Decal
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9mg - Brooch

Silver, Steel
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10mg - Brooch

Silver, Steel, Lacquer Paint
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13mg - Open Necklace

Silver, Oxidised Copper, Enamel, Lacquer Paint
For Sale: Price on Request