Installation – ‘Medals’

The silver shilling was traditionally given to the press-ganged or the eager volunteer as a token. To me it represents the man, the repetitious stamp of the King, and uniformity of the faded male image reflects the passing of the nameless conscripts.

Specifications

1998
Cast Silver
Brutality Medals 5 x 8cm
Kings Shilling 2.5 x 10 cm
Hand made box with velvet
lining 30 x 20 x 5cm


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