on the make (J266)
Catalogue Record
Collection
Maker
Susan Downing
Title
on the make
Duo Flat-Pack Rubber Ring
Duo Flat-Pack Rubber Ring
Made in
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Date
1999
Description
Ring comprised of two flat rubber discs joined by a strip of industrial tape. The discs have a brown back and tan front with lettering 'on the make' in brown letters. The ring comes packed flat in a plastic bag with an image of how to wear the ring. It is accompanied by a black-and-white photograph of a woman lying on the ground wearing the ring.
Materials and techniques
Punched out components of rubber floor tiles, bonded with industrial tape, industrially engraved and filled with acrylic.
Dimensions
length: 8cm
width: 4cm
Object number
J266
Category
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on the make, Susan Downing, 1999, Crafts Council Collection: J266. Photo: Todd-White Art Photography.
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on the make, Susan Downing, 1999, Crafts Council Collection: J266. Photo: Todd-White Art Photography.
Maker's statement
The flat pack duo rubber rings have evolved from an interest in clear-cut consumer labelling, product branding and identity, coupled with nineties sterility and clean graphic styling. The slogans are sourced from lifestyle magazines. They also reflect my interest in the idea of jewellery as a product and mass production. I am currently involved in trials with an elastomer engineering company to produce large volumes of flat pack rings at an affordable price.