Adam Paxon is an outstanding craftsman in acrylic, achieving his shapes and colour values by a process of forming, lamination and carving.
Brooch with Four Eyes II by Adam Paxon, 2010
© Adam Paxon
Details
- Medium:
- Acrylic, lacquer & enamel
- Dimensions:
- 7.5 x 8.5 cm
- Acquired in:
- 2011
- Presented by:
- Nicholas and Judith Goodison through The Art Fund
Paxon refers to his works as 'creatures to wear', recognising their somewhat animated forms. This piece will add to the Fitzwilliam's collection of non-precious metal jewellery.
Provenance
Adrian Sassoon Gallery; Nicholas and Judith Goodison.
Venue details
Fitzwilliam Museum
Trumpington Street, CAMBRIDGE
Cambridgeshire
CB2 1RB
01223 332900
www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk
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