FACETED LIGHT NUALA JAMISON | 6 - 30 July 2016 We are delighted to present a solo exhibition from jeweller Nuala Jamison; presenting both new and archive work. Nuala’s sculptural jewellery is inspired by urban city spaces as well as the southern Irish coastline. A long standing friend of the gallery, Nuala has exhibited with us for some 30 years. She was part of the ‘New Jewellery Movement’ between the mid 1970s and the late 1980s, which has also been referred to as ‘body sculpture’ or ‘wearable art’. Notably she designed jewellery and very distinctive buttons for Jean Muir’s collections.
Faceted Light proudly showcases Nuala’s love of colour.
Rainbow Necklace, 2015 acrylic and silver L:58 x W:4 x D:0.6 cms £730
Multicoloured Earrings, 2015 acrylic and silver H:6-7 x W:2-2.5 x D:0.5 cms £70 - £90
Multicoloured Bracelet, 2015 acrylic and silver L:22 x W:4.5 x D:0.8 cms ÂŁ300
“The acrylic material I use is made in sheet or rods and comes in over fifty beautiful colours. I carve and shape the pieces with pumice over several weeks to achieve the weathered appearance. I love colour and over time I have developed ways of dyeing and colouring the clear material to enhance the reflective qualities - sometimes creating a subtle blend of shades and other times mixing together contrasting colours.” Nuala Jamison
Stripe Rings, 2015 acrylic and fine silver H:4 x W:3 x D:0.8-1 cms £210 each
Top: Painted Stripes Bangle, 2015 acrylic and fine silver H:11 x W:9 x D:2.5cms £510
Lower: Ice Bangle, 2015 acrylic and fine silver H:11 x W:9 x D:2.5 cms £410
Ice Rings, 2014 acrylic and fine silver H:3-4 x D:2.5-3 x D:1 cms £110 each
Yellow Necklace, 2014 acrylic and silver chain L:46 x W:4 x D:0.4 cms ÂŁ390
Yellow Spiral Earrings, 2012 acrylic and silver H:4-5 x W:3.5-4 cms £90 - £100
Pink and Clear Bracelet, 2016 acrylic and silver chain L:22 x W:4 cms ÂŁ250
Yellow and Pink Necklace, 2016 acrylic and silver chain L:46 x W:3.5 cms ÂŁ410
Top: Pink Spiral Earrings, 2016 acrylic and silver H:4.5 x W3 cms £100 Lower: Pink Drop Earrings, 2016 acrylic and silver H:6 x W:2.5 cms £90
Icicle Necklace, 2016 acrylic and silver chain L:60 x W4.5 cms £610
Spotty RIngs, 2007 acrylic and silver H:3.5-4 x W:3 x D:1 cms £190 each
Spotty Bracelets, 2006 acrylic H:10.5 x W:9 x D:1 cms £120 each
Small Acrylic Rod Earrings, 2016 acrylic and silver H:1 x W1.2 cms £38 each
Top: Spiral Petal Brooch, 1992 acrylic and hardened silver H:6 x W:7.5 cms £300 Lower: Spiral Clear Brooch, 1993 acrylic and hardened silver H:7 x W:6 cms £250
Peacock and Clear Necklace, 2012 acrylic and silver chain L:50 cms £320
Rainbow Drop Earrings, 2015 acrylic and silver L:5 - 6.5cm £90 - £110
Faceted Rings, 2015 acrylic and silver H:3-4 x W:2.5-3.5 cms £210 each
Frosted and Turquoise Necklace, 1998 acrylic and 18ct gold chain L:50 x W:5 cms £950
Top: Stud Earrings, 1998 acrylic, laminated gold leaf and 18ct gold H:1-2.5 x W:1.5-2.5 cms £210 each Lower: Pale Green Rings, 2001 acrylic and 18ct gold H:4-5 x W:2.5-3.5 x D:0.6 cms £310 each
Frosted Pale Green Bracelet, 1998 acrylic, laminated gold leaf and 18ct gold chain L:32 x W:5.5 cms ÂŁ470
Faceted Rainbow Necklace, 2015 acrylic and silver L:47 x W:4 cms ÂŁ900
NUALA JAMISON Born : 1948 Lisburn, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland Education: 1967-68: Ulster University, Foundation Art + Design. 1969-72: Central St Martins - Jewellery Design 1972-73: Goldsmiths Hall- Graduate Training scheme. Awards: 1996: Awarded joint Curation Bursary with Linda Sandino by Crafts CouncilThe role of Plastics in Craft 2001: Awarded grant for a Research Trip to Japan- British Crafts Council Public Collections include: National Museums Scotland, Edinburgh National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, Australia Van Reekumgalerie, Apeldorn, The Netherlands The Contemporary Arts Society, London The Alice and Louis Koch Ring Collection, Geneva, Switzerland The Ulster Museum, Belfast
Published by The Scottish Gallery to coincide with the exhibition
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