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.
Copyright© Sara Keith, Roger Morris
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG011350
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.
Megan Falconer
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