Spotty Cockerel (J190)
Catalogue Record
Collection
Maker
Kim Ellwood
Title
Spotty Cockerel
Made in
London
Date
1987
Description
Abstract-shaped steel brooch with a predominantly white body with black spots, and assorted abstract embellishments coloured in black, blue and red.
Materials and techniques
'I use steel as the base in all my pieces, for its strength and beautiful subtleties of colour. I then enamel with deep, rich colours which contrast with the blackness of the oxidised steel. After firing, the enamel is worked with acid or sand-blasted to give a matt finish, which I find more appealing than a high gloss.'
Taken from the maker file.
Taken from the maker file.
Dimensions
height: 10cm
Object number
J190
Category
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Spotty Cockerel, Kim Ellwood, 1987, Crafts Council Collection: J190. Photo: Todd-White Art Photography.
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Spotty Cockerel, Kim Ellwood, 1987, Crafts Council Collection: J190. Photo: Todd-White Art Photography.
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Maker's statement
This series of brooches involved bringing many seperate enamelled elements together to form a sort of 'layered' effect. The forms are also more organic than previously.