Merav Peleg
Israel
Ancient gold
Tell us about your piece and how it represents the Country that you are from?
The work on the coin represents Israel in a combination of ancient and new, the motifs of abundance connect to the phrase "land of milk and honey". The source of the coin is an ancient coin of Hyrcanus I from 134 BCE to 104 BC.
What was the most challenging part of the brief?
I usually work on large-scale projects and this time I had the opportunity to change and work on a small scale because I had the right tools to do it.
What part of the brief did you enjoy the most?
I liked every part of it.
How did you enjoy working with Excel Blades?
I like it very much, I loved the cutting of small details, I liked the grip on the knife because it was coated with an silicone (or some other material) that allows a comfortable grip.