Brooch
1992 (made)
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In the 20th century artists began to make works of art with 'found objects'. Jewellers followed this tradition, or even took it a step further, by recycling materials to make entirely new creations. With today's consciousness of global warming and the need to use sustainable materials the jeweller of the future will undoubtedly engage more with recyclables.
Peter Chang (1944-2017) created his early jewellery from recycled materials and found objects. Later he used disposable plastics from everyday life. In a time consuming and labour intensive process he transformed these into sculptural jewellery with vibrant colours. His exuberant wearable objects are unique, the plastics appear like precious lacquer work and his designs are metamorphosed into surreal works of art. Chang liked the irony of making an artistic statement with an object meant to last, which had been designed from materials meant to be thrown away.
His training in printmaking and sculpture is ever evident in his work. Apart from jewellery he also made furniture and designed gardens.
Peter Chang (1944-2017) created his early jewellery from recycled materials and found objects. Later he used disposable plastics from everyday life. In a time consuming and labour intensive process he transformed these into sculptural jewellery with vibrant colours. His exuberant wearable objects are unique, the plastics appear like precious lacquer work and his designs are metamorphosed into surreal works of art. Chang liked the irony of making an artistic statement with an object meant to last, which had been designed from materials meant to be thrown away.
His training in printmaking and sculpture is ever evident in his work. Apart from jewellery he also made furniture and designed gardens.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Acrylic and polyester resin, mainly from recycled materials, with stainless steel pin |
| Brief description | Brooch, acrylic and polyester, designed and made by Peter Chang. Scotland, 1992. |
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| Summary | In the 20th century artists began to make works of art with 'found objects'. Jewellers followed this tradition, or even took it a step further, by recycling materials to make entirely new creations. With today's consciousness of global warming and the need to use sustainable materials the jeweller of the future will undoubtedly engage more with recyclables. Peter Chang (1944-2017) created his early jewellery from recycled materials and found objects. Later he used disposable plastics from everyday life. In a time consuming and labour intensive process he transformed these into sculptural jewellery with vibrant colours. His exuberant wearable objects are unique, the plastics appear like precious lacquer work and his designs are metamorphosed into surreal works of art. Chang liked the irony of making an artistic statement with an object meant to last, which had been designed from materials meant to be thrown away. His training in printmaking and sculpture is ever evident in his work. Apart from jewellery he also made furniture and designed gardens. |
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| Accession number | M.37-1992 |
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| Record created | February 15, 2008 |
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