Porcelain Nail Ring “Platin” #1 (M) by Fatma Cankaya

Name: Porcelain Nail Ring “Platin” #1 (M) by Fatma Cankaya
Brand: the thing Gallery
Price: 250.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

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Decorating fingernails is an age-old cultural practice dating back to ancient Egypt. In today’s era of mass consumption, however, this form of adornment generates a significant amount of waste, partly including toxic substances. Fatma Cankaya’s series “Fragile” reimagines nail art using a traditional material: porcelain. Each nail ring is hand-crafted by the artist herself and therefore unique. The resulting finger pieces can be worn and removed like rings, and the new material is perfect for creating luxurious ornaments. By utilizing porcelain, “Fragile” reinterprets a contemporary trend, expanding its potential rather than constraining it.

Fatma Cankaya is a Berlin-based designer. She moves between art and design, playing with expectations, breaking norms, and sparking reactions. For her, objects aren’t just things—they’re a way to comment on society, whether it’s about consumer culture, the pressure to succeed, or just the general chaos of modern life.

A lot of her inspiration comes from the internet—memes, pop culture, digital trends. She loves how these things reflect the times we live in and translates that energy into physical objects. Her work explores what we value as a society, how obsessed we are with success, and how design can challenge the way we see everyday things. Her pieces are bold, sculptural, and always make a statement—sometimes playful, sometimes critical, but never boring.

The piece comes with adjustable stainless steel rings that can be fitted to the wearer’s fingers. This is best done using a tong.

Please note that this is a unique piece, limited to one. If you have any questions about this art piece, feel free to contact us at contact@thethingmagazine.com.
This product is a unique, limited-edition artwork and comes with a certificate of authenticity. As such, it is exempt from the right of withdrawal under applicable consumer protection laws (§ 312g (2) No. 1 BGB, where applicable). Due to its exclusivity, the nature of the art market, and the disproportionate burden of return logistics, cancellations, returns, or exchanges are not possible. By completing your purchase, you acknowledge and accept these terms.
In any case, we do not cover return shipping costs.
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This object has been created as a collector’s item. It is not a regularly functional object. Irregularities and imperfections are part of the production process.

This art piece is on stock. The final shipping cost is calculated at checkout based on the destination and the complexity of the product(s). To ensure that our high-quality, unique, and delicate things arrive safely, the shipping fee reflects the necessary care and precautions. For certain items, we may hire specialized art delivery services.

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DIMENSIONS

The object weighs approximately 0.010 kg and has the following dimensions: 5 x 1 x 1 cm. The silver ring is made of stainless steel. The Porcelain Nail features 4 piercings made of stainless steel and details made of platinum.

RING SIZE

The piece comes with adjustable stainless steel rings that can be fitted to the wearer’s fingers. This is best done using a tong.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Please note that this is a unique piece, limited to one. If you have any questions about this art piece, feel free to contact us at contact@thethingmagazine.com.
This product is a unique, limited-edition artwork and comes with a certificate of authenticity. As such, it is exempt from the right of withdrawal under applicable consumer protection laws (§ 312g (2) No. 1 BGB, where applicable). Due to its exclusivity, the nature of the art market, and the disproportionate burden of return logistics, cancellations, returns, or exchanges are not possible. By completing your purchase, you acknowledge and accept these terms.
In any case, we do not cover return shipping costs.
You can find all information on our shipping policies and general legal information in our footer.
This object has been created as a collector’s item. It is not a regularly functional object. Irregularities and imperfections are part of the production process.

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