Cabbage Rose Necklace
Artist
Geoff Roberts
(England, 1953 - 2019)
Date1996
Object NameNecklace
Mediumacyrlic and oxidized steel wire
ClassificationsJewellery
DimensionsLength: 88 cm
Largest Flower: 11.5cm
Largest Flower: 11.5cm
AcquisitionPurchased in 1996 with assistance from the National Fund for Acquisitions.
Copyright© Geoff Roberts (2005)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008908
About MeRoberts is well known for producing dramatic, theatrical jewellery in coloured plastics. His work has a strong sense of fantasy and often suggests medieval armour.This large scale necklace comprises pink acrylic sheet roses graduating in size towards the centre, which are enclosed within oxidized steel wire spiral mounts. The necklace is part of a set which also includes a bracelet and headpiece.
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What do you think the artist is saying by protecting the roses in metal? Maybe the artist is more worried about protecting the roses from people than the people from the roses.
late 19th Century
