Necklace, 2009 enamel on copper with sterling silver chain 12 x 12 x 2cm, hangs to 26cm.
Relying on a broad array of skills and techniques, Kruger reveals in his practice an eclectic world in which historical references and popular culture, painting and knitting, Africa and Europe, necklaces and tureens mingle joyfully. The guiding principle of his more than forty-year career can be found in his enthusiastic and witty approach to ornament and adornment in both disciplines.
