Peter Chang Flashcards
When was Peter Chang born ?
1944
Where did he grow up ?
In Liverpool
Where did he study ?
Liverpool College of Art
Where did he attend in 1958 ?
Art School in Gambier Terrence
What does Chang’s work belong to ?
A contemporary design movement which focuses on unusual materials not normally associated with jewellery.
What influences Chang ?
A lot of organic forms, undersea creatures and microscopic imagery for inspiration.
What two Chang designs did you study ?
untitled 1995 and untitled 2004
What materials were his designs made from ?
made by unusual materials not normally associated with jewellery for example recycled materials such as razors, pinheads and old beads.
What materials did he use in his untitled 1995 design to create structure and form ?
acrylic plastic
What other materials were used in his 1995 piece ?
Shells and pens
Since Chang’s materials were mostly inexpensive, what did this allow him to do ?
experiment with them
Why are his and Lalique’s materials important ?
materials are strong and reliable
What effect did the materials have on the price for both designers ?
Lalique’s materials increase the price of his work dramatically whereas Chang’s materials increase the price a slightly.
Why are Chang’s materials appropriate for his styles ?
they give the piece a solid structural form, a vibrant effect and 3D detail a all of which is very important to have in a contemporary design in addition
What did Chang do to his 2004 structural bracelet to make it flexible ?
he had to heat the plastic in the oven