Pearl Jam by Nicole Nomsa Moyo
Through Mar 31, 2025
The Miami Design District, in collaboration with Design Miami Curatorial Lab, presents Pearl Jam by Nicole Nomsa Moyo, the recipient of the 2024 Annual Design Commission. This interactive installation, on display from November 2024 through March 2025 in Paradise Plaza and Paseo Ponti, features jewelry-themed sculptures, including oversized pearls, a deconstructable necklace, a sprawling bracelet and radiant earrings. The exhibit draws inspiration from the intricate patterns and bold colors of the Ndebele culture, fostering a dialogue between tradition and contemporary design.
Moyo, a Zimbabwe-born and South Africa-raised artist now based in Toronto, collaborates with indigenous Ndebele women to handcraft over 1,000 earrings using locally sourced materials. These pieces symbolize empowerment and the shared threads connecting diverse cultures. Visitors are encouraged to engage with the artwork.