Acorn Ring (J230)
Catalogue Record
Collection
Maker
Cynthia Cousens
Title
Acorn Ring
Made in
Brighton
Date
1992
Description
Two silver rings, one with a wide band and cross hatch pattern with an oxidized effect, accompanied by a small band with a rounded side and cross hatching on other side.
Materials and techniques
Silver sheet formed into seamed cylinders or cones then hammered onto wood or metal stakes to give convex or concave surfaces. Surface texture hammered or papyrus imprint then oxidised.
Object number
J230
Category
Maker's statement
Represents new exploration of 3D form. Inside space of 'container'. Extension of interchangeable theme of production earrings. Exploration of rings as beads, containers, pots building bricks. Open and closed ends to forms.