In my work I am interested in two forms of adornment,- garment and jewellery. My curiosity lies in the crossover of the two and how close they come to each other, and what happens in the exchange. The metal gives a sense of traditional jewellery. Using it as framework for the underlying structure in which i push through fabric embedded with objects to add a sculptural dimension. Fabric embodies a piece of history, often a favorite garment has memories adding another layer. By recycling it into another form of simple beauty and detail allows a connection physically and emotionally to the wearer.
TRAINING
2009 Auckland University Bachelor of Visual Arts from the Manukau School of Visual Arts (MSVA).
AWARDS
2009 Fingers Graduate Award
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2009 Group exhibition ‘Tonic’
2009 Exhibit work for MIT at The New Zealand Jewellery Show
2009 BVA at MIT, Awarded Fingers contemporary jewellery student
2010 ‘Best in Show’ Object Space
2010 Group exhibition ‘Magpie’
2010 Exhibit work for MIT at the New Zealand Jewellery Show
2010 Finalist for the Contemporary Jewellery Regal Casting Design Awards
2010 Exhibition ’First Editions’ The National Gallery
CONTACT
nadene.carr@gmail.com
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