Silver Electro Formed Textile Neckpiece by Sara Keith

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Silver Electro Formed Textile Neckpiece

MakerMade by Sara Keith (Glasgow, Scotland, born 1969)

MakerMade by Roger Morris (Devon, England, born 1946)

Date2007

Object NameNeckpiece

Mediumsilver and textile

ClassificationsJewellery

Dimensions7 × 27cm

AcquisitionScottish Arts Council Commission for The Cutting Edge Exhibition 2007-2008.

LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub

Object numberABDAG011350

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About MeThis neckpiece is one of a small collection of body adornments demonstrating the results of the joint research of the two makers into new technology.

The collaboration between Keith and Morris looked into metal techniques applied to textile structures. Specifically they have worked with Electroforming, which replicates sculptural shapes with partial or minimal layers of fine silver, combining potential combinations of soft and hard forms.

This is what can be seen here where the silver electro layer has followed the soft shapes of the textile cord and textile floral decoration.

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Does anyone else see this object as surreal, possibly a little creepy? It appears as if it may start moving, like some sort of sea creature.