Medals of Myth and Memory: The Storytelling Art of Linda Crook
- Date
- 02 Feb 2026 · 6:00PM - 8:00PM
- Price
- £15 (15 places)
- Venue
- The Goldsmiths’ Centre, London EC1M 5AD
- Programme type
- Talks
How are medals an ideal medium for artistic expression and storytelling? What materials and processes go into creating art medals? How has the medal evolved as a form, and what does its future look like in contemporary artistic practice?
Join artist Linda Crook for an inspiring talk exploring the rich narrative world of the art medal. Linda’s work spans mythology, portraiture, and autobiographical themes, creating small-scale artworks that hold powerful stories.
In this talk, Linda will reflect on her background and artistic training, offering insight into the experiences that have shaped her practice. She will discuss the inspirations behind a selection of her medal-based commissions and projects, revealing how personal symbolism, mythic references, and portraiture come together in her work. Discover the tools and processes Linda uses to create her medals and gain a better understanding of the broader legacy of the art medal and its enduring cultural meaning.
This event is held in collaboration with the British Art Medal Society (BAMS) and is supported by the Goldsmiths’ Centre. BAMS, a registered charity, was founded in 1982 to promote the art of the medal through commissions, exhibitions, publications and events. Their latest publication, ‘Making Modern Art Medals’ is available to purchase in our online shop.
Image credit: Linda Crook, Cuando sale la luna 4, 2000, silver plated bronze, 90mm © The artist
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Who is the speaker?
Linda Crook is an artist working in sculpture, painting and print making and other media. She studied at Camberwell and received an MA at Goldsmiths University. She has been making medals for over 30 years. Her medallic art is in the collections of the British Museum, the V&A, the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, the Ashmolean Museum and the Fitzwilliam Museum, as well as major museums in Berlin, Warsaw and Beijing. Her series of medals Cuando sale la luna was shown in a touring exhibition La Imagen Humana organised by the Caixa Forum and the British Museum, touring six major cities in Spain, 2021–2. Linda has long been a member of The British Art Medal Society and has acted as mentor to two former BAMS New Medallists. In recognition of her achievements, Linda was presented with The Marsh Award for the Encouragement of Medallic art in 2025.
