Eartab - Ear Ornament Based On Plastic Seal Of Bread Bags. (J258)
Catalogue Record
Collection
Maker
Laura Potter
Title
Eartab - Ear Ornament Based On Plastic Seal Of Bread Bags.
Made in
London
Date
1998
Description
Square tab of gold-plated silver with a central circular opening.
Materials and techniques
Pierced and hand punched silver; gold plated.
Dimensions
height: 0.09cm
length: 2cm
width: 2cm
Object number
J258
Category
Maker's statement
Piece relates to status and conformity, tries to encompass a complex metaphor in its simplest terms, uses recognisable, domestic form; became the basic model for the free gift available at the No Picnic exhibition.