Necklace and Pendant
1983 (made)
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Archaic forms led by the basic techniques of metalworking are appealing in their primitive appearance and direct expression. Tooling marks remaining on the surface of the metal are evidence of the creative process. Forms resulting from the instinctive blows of the hammer are simple and honest. These specifically hand-wrought jewels reflect the natural qualities of the materials from which they are made.
Even though these artists were inspired by ancient cultures, their jewels are thoroughly individual and modern in style.
Wally Gilbert is a versatile artist working in various media, such as silver, printmaking, sculpture and architectural ironwork. In the seventies and eighties he was, however, known for his jewellery designs. Gilbert had his first solo exhibition in Electrum Gallery in 1978, and a 2 person exhibition in the V&A in 1987.
Even though these artists were inspired by ancient cultures, their jewels are thoroughly individual and modern in style.
Wally Gilbert is a versatile artist working in various media, such as silver, printmaking, sculpture and architectural ironwork. In the seventies and eighties he was, however, known for his jewellery designs. Gilbert had his first solo exhibition in Electrum Gallery in 1978, and a 2 person exhibition in the V&A in 1987.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silver and gold, the pendant forged and woven with applied gold |
| Brief description | Hand-wrought silver and gold necklace and pendant, designed and made by Wally Gilbert, England 1983 |
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| Summary | Archaic forms led by the basic techniques of metalworking are appealing in their primitive appearance and direct expression. Tooling marks remaining on the surface of the metal are evidence of the creative process. Forms resulting from the instinctive blows of the hammer are simple and honest. These specifically hand-wrought jewels reflect the natural qualities of the materials from which they are made. Even though these artists were inspired by ancient cultures, their jewels are thoroughly individual and modern in style. Wally Gilbert is a versatile artist working in various media, such as silver, printmaking, sculpture and architectural ironwork. In the seventies and eighties he was, however, known for his jewellery designs. Gilbert had his first solo exhibition in Electrum Gallery in 1978, and a 2 person exhibition in the V&A in 1987. |
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| Accession number | M.148-1984 |
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| Record created | February 14, 2008 |
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