Chain (J238)
Catalogue Record
Collection
Maker
Christoph Zellweger
Title
Chain
Made in
Sheffield
Date
1994
Description
Cast steel chain with numerous crumbling latex rubber ball endings.
Materials and techniques
Modelled wax casting, assembled on wax tree invested in ceramic shell. Shell is fired to 1100 deg. C, when the wax melts. Mild steel is cast, 9 or 10 steel elements. Liquid latex is rolled into a tube.
Dimensions
length: 270cm
Object number
J238
Category
References
Amanda Fielding - Chain Reaction catalogue
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John Hammond, 2009
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Chain, Christoph Zellweger, 1994, Crafts Council Collection: J238. Photo: John Hammond
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John Hammond, 2009
Maker's statement
See "Chain Reaction" introduction essay for further interpretation. Artist's statement: I like the idea of decay, this piece is not intended forever.