Humans have altered coins since we began using them for currency. Talcon Quinne alters these nickels by flattening them via the Norfolk Southern line in Athens, Ohio. Talcon stamps the back side with the discrete message “Unplug” reminding us all to disconnect from the grid. Dangling from sterling sliver earwires, these earrings are the perfect weight. May the romantic sound of the freight trains whistle and the glimmering reflective silver of the nickel lead you to some time to “unplug”.