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- 1973 (Creation)
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4 items
Content and Structure
Scope and content
The section title '8 Conclusion' appears in white on black mountboard. The next piece of mountboard is cream with two windows cut into it. The first window contains handwritten text discussing the conclusions the artist has come to in relation to design, based on her study of insects. The second window contains a drawing of a grasshopper in profile and a forward facing shot of its head. The final two pieces of cream mountboard frame detailed drawings of winged insects.
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Biographical history
Mary studied Silversmithing and Jewellery at The Glasgow School of Art in the 1970s. In 1974 she gained a place at The Royal College of Art Jewellery School. She was awarded the distinguished Princess of Wales scholarship as the most promising female entrant. Under the guidance of Prof. Gerald Benny, Mary concentrated on shallow relief carving in slate, steel and ivory. She married fellow silversmith Michael Lloyd in 1976.
Archival history
Custodial history
Artist; a silversmith and jewellery student. Presented by Roger Millar, Spring 2005.
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Physical Description
Windowed mounted artworks and text (ink/pencil on paper).
Dimensions: 575 x 700 mm (boxed)