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Nicola Louise Reed posted a status"COMPETITION TIME!! "Like" my jewellery FB Page for a chance to win some sterling silver, felt & amazonite earrings! http://ning.it/kH1lzz"
Nicola Louise Reed replied to Nicola Louise Reed's discussion Experimenting with Ribbon in the group Re-worked"Nicola: First of all I want to give you a link to Nicolas Cheng's work - the use of everyday materials and deteriorating pieces instantly made me think of Re-worked. Check it out here: http://www.apparat.be/brooches/nicolas-chengSecondly I…"
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Experimenting with Ribbon
Sara: These are experiments based on Nicola's initial ideas when collecting the first lot of materials:…See More
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Re-worked: A collaboration between Nicola Reed and textile designer Sara Nevay exploring how destructive processes can highlight the idea of preciousness in vintage materials
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Re-worked: A collaboration between Nicola Reed and textile designer Sara Nevay exploring how destructive processes can highlight the idea of preciousness in vintage materials
Nicola Louise Reed posted a status"Delighted to say I will be exhibiting at MADE11 - courtesy of Vanilla Ink"
Nicola Louise Reed added a discussion to the group Re-workedRepetition and Interrupted Patterns
Sara: This post is long overdue! A few images from my initial compositional experiments after receiving the first parcel. These should be ready soon - simple in their foundations for where I hope to move next. …See More
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Re-worked: A collaboration between Nicola Reed and textile designer Sara Nevay exploring how destructive processes can highlight the idea of preciousness in vintage materials
Brigitte Martin replied to Nicola Louise Reed's discussion Some Rusty Characters in the group Re-worked"I really enjoy seeing 'found objects' included in work and I think it enriches the work if done well. A good example would be work by a fellow Brit here on Crafthaus, take a look at The Justified Sinner's pieces. I think you'll…"
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Re-worked: A collaboration between Nicola Reed and textile designer Sara Nevay exploring how destructive processes can highlight the idea of preciousness in vintage materials
Nicola Louise Reed replied to Nicola Louise Reed's discussion Some Rusty Characters in the group Re-worked"Would love to know what people think of the inclusion of found objects? Do you think it enhances the project?
Does anyone know of any artists who include rusted - "ugly" - found objects in their work?
I would love to hear…"
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- Where do you live ? City, State and Country
- Aberdeen, Scotland
- Place of Work ? Example: Studio, College, Gallery, Museum, ...)
- My workshop at home
- I am a .... Example: Student, Maker, Educator, etc.
- I am a recent graduate of Duncan of Jordanstone, University of Dundee, with 1st Class Honours. I am currently working from my own studio in Aberdeen and working on a commission and gallery collection basis as well as undertaking personal projects.
- Your website, DIRECT flickr or DIRECT facebook links where your work can be seen.
- http://www.NicolaReed.com
- Describe your media/materials you work with
- jewelry, metals, mixed media, My work explores the rigmarole of the daily cosmetic routines women create for themselves as well as taking inspiration from the two opposing ideas people tend to have of vanity: clinical cosmetics and the notion of a 50's boudoir filled with perfume atomizers and suspenders. By combining the clinical with intrinsically feminine touches, a unique, contemporary collection is created.
"The only cure for vanity is laughter, and the only fault that is laughable is vanity." Henri Bergson
Inspired by the above quote, I was interested in using a mark-making element in my pieces to recreate the humorous aspects of make up, such as loose powder spilling inside its wearer's handbag. By combining vanity-inspired quotes, cosmetics and cosmetic applicators as well as vintage textiles with silver and laser cutting techniques, I have created a unique collection of wearable messages.
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Comment Wall (11 comments)
- At 10:05pm on July 8, 2011,
The Justified Sinner said… - Good to see you on the front page!
- At 10:37am on March 16, 2011,
kerianne quick said… Thanks for the add Nicola. I love your work! I actually went to DOJ too as an exchange student from San Diego State! I am coming back to Scotland this summer and would love to know if your showing anywhere.
:)keri
- At 10:03am on March 16, 2011,
Rachelauren Somers said… - Thank you for the friend request. I love your pressed powder pieces, very cool. -Rachelauren
- At 10:21pm on March 10, 2011,
Laise Doria said… Hello Nicola,
Good to have you in my friend's list.
Thank you for adding me too.
- At 2:30am on February 7, 2011,
Sophia Georgiopoulou said… Hello Nicola,
Thanks for adding me as a friend. I do love your take on the female vanity procedures. I do have a lot of female friends that would benefit from the sayings on your powder puffs:))
Your contribution to the exhibit "Me, Myself and I" was inspiring!
Best, Sophia
- At 10:43am on February 3, 2011,
Marta Miguel Martínez-Soria said… - thanks Nicola
- At 10:04am on September 15, 2010,
Miriam Rowe said… - Hi Nicola, thanks for adding me! You've got some really lovely pieces here, and I'm looking forward to seeing more. Congrats on the boutique in Edinburgh- next time I'm up there I'll have to find out which one so I can go have a look :)
- At 10:56am on September 14, 2010,
Jill Baker Gower said… - Hey Nicola, beautiful work, looks like we have some similar ideas! Thanks for friending me!
Jill
- At 6:51am on September 4, 2010, Brigitte Martin said…
- Thank you very much for your membership payment and support of crafthaus. Your membership is valid through Sep 15, 2011.
Enjoy crafthaus! Participate often:-)
- At 5:28pm on September 2, 2010,
Glen Guarino said… - Hello, We jury some of the art exhibitions here at Crafthaus. We want to invite you to look at our 2 calls:
Me, Myself and I
http://crafthaus.ning.com/group/crafthausexhibition/forum/topics/open-callme-myself-and-i
Earthly Pleasures http://crafthaus.ning.com/group/crafthausexhibition/forum/topics/open-call-earthly-pleasures
We try to make the process as painless as possible. A show at Crafthaus has more of an audience then a gallery and offers a permanent stage. We do love gallery shows, but here at Crafthaus submission is easy, doesn't cost anything for members.
Hope you enjoy Crafthaus, lots of great artists to connect with...good discussions.
Glen
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