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
Dimensions19.4 × 20cm
AcquisitionScottish Arts Council Commission for The Cutting Edge Exhibition 2007-2008.
Copyright© Sara Keith, Roger Morris
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG011351
About MeThis neckpiece is one of a small collection of body adornments demonstrating the joint research of the two makers into new technology.The collaboration between Keith and Morris looked into metal techniques applied to textile structures. They have specifically worked using 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 enhances the plastic curve of the necklace and the decorative series of textile stylised floral motifs.
More About Me
Would you wear this neckpiece with an outfit of yours? And for what occasion do you think?
Megan Falconer
19th Century
