LINDA VAN NIEKERK 10 Years On 25 February to 22 March 2014
Linda van Niekerk 10 Years On 25 February to 22 March 2014
I think of myself as a designer and a conceiver of wearable sculpture rather than a jeweller. I strive to create work that is bold, visually striking and deceptively simple. Much of my work is influenced by my African heritage and by the beauty of my home in the pristine south of Tasmania. Irrespective of my influences and inspirations, my desire is always for the wearer to be bold, proud and walk tall. My approach to design has evolved since my first exhibition at Brenda May Gallery in 2004, however my desire has always been to create bold sculptural jewellery that sits well on the body. The exhibition will include new work whilst reviewing the work of the past decade, demonstrating an elegant timelessness that transcends fad or fashion.
2014 - (Re)collection: New works referencing previous works
Linda van Niekerk, ‘Fjord Adrift with Pearls’ 2014 Tasmanian Wilderness driftwood + cultured pearls
Linda van Niekerk, ‘Peninsula Shadow Adrift’ 2014 Tasmanian Wilderness driftwood with burn, oxidised sterling silver + black diamond
Linda van Niekerk, ‘Decadent Forest Shadow’ 2014 Tasmanian Myrtle with burn finish, black diamond + rubber
Linda van Niekerk, ‘Reflections with Ripples (long)’ 2014 sterling silver + nylon
Linda van Niekerk, ‘Berber Amber Torques’ (small, medium + large) 2014, ‘African Amber’, nylon + sterling silver
2013
Linda van Niekerk, ‘Silver Clouds, Golden Storm’ 2013, sterling silver, 22ct gold plated on sterling silver + silk
2012
Linda van Niekerk, ‘Forest Pearls’ 2012, Huon Pine, sterling silver + silk
Linda van Niekerk, ‘This Way Huon, That Way Huon’ 2012, Tasmanian Huon Pine + sterling silver
Exhibition installation, Linda van Niekerk, ‘10 Years On’ 2014
2011
Linda van Niekerk ‘Energy Armbands’ 2011 sterling silver (polished + oxidised)
Linda van Niekerk, ‘Floating Stones Three’ 2011, sterling silver + waxed Tasmanian tidal stones
2010
Linda van Niekerk, ‘Gold Scallop’ 2010, sterling silver, 9ct gold + silk
Exhibition installation Linda van Niekerk ‘10 Years On’ 2014
2009
Linda van Niekerk, ‘Forest Light’ 2009, Huon Pine and sterling silver
Linda van Niekerk, ‘Forest Shadow’ 2009, Tasmanian Myrtle with burn finish + sterling silver
2008
Linda van Niekerk, ‘Bougainvillea Wraps’ 2008 sterling silver + anodised aluminium
Linda van Niekerk, ‘Banksia Leaf’ 2008 sterling silver + antique agate trade bead
2007
Linda van Niekerk ‘Precious Light Rain’ 2007 9ct white gold + nylon trace
Exhibition installation Linda van Niekerk ‘10 Years On’ 2014
2006
Linda van Niekerk ‘First Night Scarf’ 2006 sterling silver + silk
2005
Linda van Niekerk ‘Aladdin’s Key’ 2005 sterling silver + antique African silver bead
2004
Linda van Niekerk, ‘Amber Orbit + Silver Spiral’ 2004, ‘African Amber + sterling silver
LINDA VAN NIEKERK SOLO EXHIBITIONS 2014 10 years on, Brenda May Gallery, Sydney 2013 Nature, Nurture, COTA Gallery, Sydney 2012 Wood you Wear?, Design Centre, Launceston 2011 Invisible Forces, Metalab Gallery, Sydney. Invisible Forces, Handmark Gallery, Hobart 2010 Hugs + Kisses, Design Centre, Launceston 2009 Balance, Metalab Gallery, Sydney Shadow, JamFactory Studioworks, Adelaide G’Day USA (Tourism Tasmania), Exhibition in San Francisco + New York. 2008 All About…Flowering, Handmark Gallery, Hobart 2005 Jewellery as Wearable Art, Handmark Gallery, Hobart Jewellery as Wearable Art, Sherman Galleries, Sydney 2004 Jewellery as Wearable Art, Brenda May Gallery, Sydney
GROUP EXHIBITIONS 2012 Loot 2012, Museum of Arts + Design, New York The Year was 2006, Studio 20/17, Sydney 2011 Contemporary Wearables ’11, Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery. Tinker Tailor Soldier Sailor: 100 Years 100 Women 100 Stories 100 Brooches, Artisan, Brisbane, QLD (Touring). Biennial Acquisitive Exhibition, Hobart & Launceston 2010 Tasmanian Design Award, Design Centre, Launceston National Contemporary Jewellery Award, Griffith Regional Art Gallery, Sydney 2008 National Contemporary Jewellery Award, Griffith Regional Art Gallery Design to be Worn, Handmark Gallery, Hobart Island of Inspiration: New Jewellery from Tasmania, Metalab Gallery, Sydney One to One: New Experiences in Tasmanian Jewellery Design, Design Centre, Launceston
B R E N D A M AY
GROUP EXHIBITIONS (cont’d) 2007 Singular + Multiple: New Jewellery from Tasmania, Singapore, Melbourne & Hobart Contemporary Wearable’s ’07, Toowoomba + Regional Tour Design Island, New Horizons, Hobart & Launceston Nourish, CAST Gallery, Hobart 2006 City of Hobart Art Prize 06, Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery Body Sculpture, Handmark Gallery, Hobart Design Island, Beneath the Surface, Hobart + Launceston Form + Function, Focus on Tasmania, Brenda May Gallery, Sydney 2004 Christmas Show, Gallery OneFiveSix, Sydney
AWARDS/GRANTS 2011 Tasmanian Design Award Special Commendation 2010 Tasmanian Design Award Overall Winner 2008 Arts Tasmania Grant to Present Island of Inspiration exhibition in Sydney
COLLECTIONS Tasmanian Wood Design Collection David Walsh (MONA); Private collection Dr. Gene Sherman AM; Private collection
G A L L E R Y
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