Brooch with Four Eyes II by Adam Paxon

Adam Paxon is an outstanding craftsman in acrylic, achieving his shapes and colour values by a process of forming, lamination and carving.


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

Entry details

Free to all

Tue – Sat, 10am – 5pm Sun & Bank Holidays 12noon – 5pm Closed Mon, 24 – 26, 31 Dec and 1 Jan

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