Joanne Tinker's 'Ingots' consist of rectangles of wood covered in repurposed chocolate foils and sweet wrappers. A few of the of the individual ingots protrude slightly from the face of the piece. The overall feel of this red, pink and gold artwork lies somewhere between a chocolate library and a …
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Artwork Details
Material
Repurposed chocolate foil wrappers in black-painted wooden frame
Size
Joanne Tinker. The Gold Series, Woolff Gallery
Rarity
Unique
Signature
Hand-signed by artist, Signed on verso
Certificate
Included (issued by gallery)
Frame
Included
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About the Artist
Joanne Tinker
British, b. 1969
British, b. 1969
Joanne Tinker seeks to transform ordinary objects into something precious, something special. Metal bottle tops, acupuncture tubes, confectionary wrapping and aluminium cans have all featured as materials, although chocolate foil wrappings remain a constant in her work. Her current work has appeared at London’s Royal Academy Summer Exhibition. While, the New York Museum of Art & Design and The White Rabbit Gallery, Sydney own pieces. 'The use of chocolate foil wrappings remains a constant in my work - not because of my love of chocolate - but rather my wholehearted appreciation of the material’s colour, texture, delicacy and strength. Simply, I unwrap one form and recreate another. And then repeat
