The Value of the Paw

14 January - 7 May 2012

A display bringing together a selection of work by the contemporary British sculptor Cathie Pilkington.

Singerie, 2004. Cathie Pilkington. Photography courtesy of Graham Challifour (click image for larger version)

Inspired by the Museum's collections, the artist has borrowed and stolen ideas and memories from many of the toys on display to assist her own three dimensional cast of strange creatures and well-known characters from popular fairy tales.

Works featured include Little Red Riding Hood, The Wonderful Story of the Tar Baby (both 2011) and Singerie (2004).

With thanks to Marlborough Fine Art London, The David Roberts Art Foundation, Peter Hanington and Victoria Scott.