Nicola Hicks British, b. 1950
Minotaur, 2002
Sterling Silver
12.5 x 15 x 9 cm
4 7/8 x 5 7/8 x 3 1/2 in
4 7/8 x 5 7/8 x 3 1/2 in
Edition 1 of 12
In 2002 Nicola Hicks was invited to take part in 'Sterling Stuff' an exhibition which invited 50 British artists to create a small sculpture in sterling silver. For many artists...
In 2002 Nicola Hicks was invited to take part in 'Sterling Stuff' an exhibition which invited 50 British artists to create a small sculpture in sterling silver. For many artists this was their first experience in using the precious metal and took an experimental approach. Here we see Hicks using the patination to lend itself to her working method of plaster on straw with the inherent value of the metal only recognisable when the sculpture is picked up.
Provenance
from the artist
Exhibitions
Sterling Stuff II, 2008/2009, PL
Literature
Sterling Stuff II, 2008/2009, PL
Publications
Sterling Stuff II, 2008/2009, PL