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Statement
My work explores exaggerated form and flexible wearability. I am interested in the idea that clothes are usually dominant and jewellery secondary, worn as an accessory to add decoration. My enquiry reverses this concept. To show this emphasis I create large scale jewellery that attracts people’s attention and functions like an item of clothing.
I choose rubber gloves as my material, aiming to transform a mundane everyday item into beautiful and original objects. I explore special dyeing techniques on the rubber gloves. I aim to create a unique aesthetic combination of sculptural construction, dramatic colour and texture.
I see my work as visually interesting pieces for every-day wearing.
I choose rubber gloves as my material, aiming to transform a mundane everyday item into beautiful and original objects. I explore special dyeing techniques on the rubber gloves. I aim to create a unique aesthetic combination of sculptural construction, dramatic colour and texture.
I see my work as visually interesting pieces for every-day wearing.
Profile Information
- Where do you live ? City, State and Country
- Birmingham
- Place of Work ? Example: Studio, College, Gallery, Museum, ...)
- School of Jewellery(Birmingham City University)
- I am a .... Example: Student, Maker, Educator, etc.
- I am a student at Birmingham City University in their MA course and will graduate in 09/2010
- Your website, DIRECT flickr or DIRECT facebook links where your work can be seen.
- http://debby0628.blogspot.com/
- Describe your media/materials you work with
- I use rubber gloves to create my pieces.
Latest Activity
Xiaorui Zhang left a comment for Natalie Smith"I think those people who haven't joined yet are coming soon."
Xiaorui Zhang joined Miriam Rowe's group
Work and Life in England - An American View
England explored through the eyes of an expat American jeweller
Xiaorui Zhang left a comment for Cheryl Eve"Hi,
Thanks for your comment. I love your works. The photographs are really fabulous! can't wait to see your new works..."
Comment Wall (1 comment)
- At 5:15pm on July 6, 2010,
Cheryl Eve said… - Hi Xiaorui,
Thank you for adding me as a friend! I love your artist statement and work. I feel the same way; I am trying to explore the relationship between fashion and jewelry. Looking forward to see how you follow your ideas.
Best,
Ce
NEW: Treasures from Taiwan - a crafthaus online exhibition...
Treasures from Taiwan - a crafthaus online exhibition shows contemporary metal art and jewelry from 11 Taiwanese contemporary emerging artists. Treasures from Taiwan will be highlighted on Crafthaus as an online exhibition from May 8 to June 7, 2013.
Latest Activity
Harriete Estel Berman replied to John Lunn's discussion SNAG Toronto part 2 in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft"Educating the customer sounds good, It is not an effective marketing strategy, but I heard those comments too at the SNAG Conference. .I look forward to hearing. your thoughts.Harriete
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Joy Ude posted a status"New Flickr photostream for my studio work and shows!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joyoftextiles/"
Joy Ude posted a status"New Flickr photostream for my studio work!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joyoftextiles/"
Rebecca Skeels commented on Rebecca Skeels's group The Association for Contemporary Jewellery"UCA Farnham preview is this Thursday and show is open up to and including the 1st June! Jewellery and Metalwork in the foyer and James Hockey Gallery!"
Rebecca Skeels commented on Rebecca Skeels's group The Association for Contemporary Jewellery"College shows coming up!!! any of you exhibiting this year and when?
http://www.newdesigners.com/
the J stands are the jewellery zone stands at New Designers!"
Rebecca Skeels commented on Rebecca Skeels's group The Association for Contemporary Jewellery"Following the success of our fairs at RHS Garden Wisley, we are delighted to have been invited to stage another event at a RHS venue.
RHS Garden Hyde Hall, near Chelmsford, Essex. We shall be staging the event alongside the already…"
Rebecca Skeels commented on Rebecca Skeels's group The Association for Contemporary Jewellery"This year South Hill Park’s annual Student Open evolves into the SHP Summer Open 2013, inviting Berkshire-based artists and makers to submit their latest work in this opportunity to exhibit. Student work from South Hill…"
Rebecca Skeels commented on Rebecca Skeels's group The Association for Contemporary Jewellery"Registration for International Jewellery London is now open.
You have been pre-qualified for FAST TRACK registration. A fast track pass gives you access to the International Jewellery London Trade Exhibition from 1- 4 September 2013.
We look…"
The Justified Sinner posted a blog postWhat Have I Been Up To?
Since returning from Istanbul, it has been non-stop in the workshop, preparing work for orders and making some new pieces too. I've sidelined a number of works-in-progress in order to get on with more pressing issues, so there are no updates on my Chanel-inspired piece or my tribute to Alexander McQueen, though I have progressed apace with my first foray into electronics in jewellery, "14th Century Nightlife" which I hope to finish finally this coming week after it sitting on my bench for…See More
John Lunn added 2 discussions to the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft
Anna Sprague joined Heng Lee's group
Treasures from Taiwan
Treasures from Taiwan shows contemporary metal art and jewelry from 11 Taiwanese contemporary emerging artists. Treasures from Taiwan will be highlighted on Crafthaus as an online exhibition from May 8 to June 7, 2013.Curator: Heng LeeSee More
John Lunn replied to John Lunn's discussion Third time's the charm... in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft"You got that right p, Jennifer!"
Jennifer Dewey replied to John Lunn's discussion Third time's the charm... in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft"The computer Gods don't seem to want you to spend too much time blogging... you must be needed elsewhere, with great adventures to be found away from the keyboard! Have fun... hope the weather is fabulous in your former home town. Seems…"
Showing Publicly and Building a Legacy Privately
For the next 13 months we'll discuss the trials, triumphs, and tribulations of exhibiting in art shows as emerging artists and established artists. Exhibition coverage will be balanced with tips on how to strategically build a legacy over a length of time, in a way that makes sense to your individual goals as an artist and maker. Join us each month! There will be surprises around every corner, with photos, videos, SNAG conference coverage, and occasional interviews by rising artists!See More
New blog ...
Showing Publicly and Building a Legacy Privately
- by Rebecca Rose. 2013, SNAG/crafthaus Scholarship Recipient
For the next 13 months we'll discuss the trials, triumphs, and tribulations of exhibiting in art shows as emerging artists and established artists. Exhibition coverage will be balanced with tips on how to strategically build a legacy over a length of time, in a way that makes sense to your individual goals as an artist and maker.
Join us each month! There will be surprises around every corner, with photos, videos, SNAG conference coverage, and occasional interviews by rising artists!
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