by Nik Hanton | Nov 17, 2017 | Handshake4, Nik Hanton
I haven’t been well recently and the idea of a placebo has taken on a new dimension for me while I try and self-heal. As I’ve been doing further research into the placebo effect I’ve discovered another effect, the nocebo effect. The nocebo effect...
by Nik Hanton | Nov 17, 2017 | Handshake4, Nik Hanton
For the Handshake 4 ‘Leanings’ show at Pah Homestead, I made a series of work entitled ‘Placebo Effect’ with the following artist’s statement: “The placebo effect is a beneficial outcome from an inert treatment. The individual...
by Nik Hanton | Sep 15, 2017 | Handshake4, Nik Hanton
Austin Kleon in his book “Show your work” talks about the vulnerability felt when sharing one’s process. When I’m open about the physical and mental mess of making I feel a little uncomfortable. I like to present my work when I feel it’s...
by Nik Hanton | Jul 27, 2017 | Handshake4, Nik Hanton
Hardened leather, textile, wood, paint.
by Nik Hanton | Jul 27, 2017 | Handshake4, Nik Hanton
A collection of three spells. Material play with wood, latex, rubber, mild steel, paint.
by Nik Hanton | Jun 29, 2017 | Handshake4, Nik Hanton
‘Heal’ Wood, latex, liquid rubber, paint I had another mentor session with Vincent. A session where I was pushed into uncomfortable places and asked to explain my position. What we both knew was that I didn’t really have one yet. We initially talked...
by Nik Hanton | May 30, 2017 | Handshake4, Nik Hanton
Metamorphosis and Transformation are concepts that are frequently explored in art, and the chrysalis is a popular motif used to signify it. While this is a well-trodden road, there is something so appealing about the magic of the process and its visual drama. The...
by Nik Hanton | May 22, 2017 | Handshake4, Nik Hanton
I’ve been thinking about the nature of identity and its connection to the experience of our gender and sexuality. The female genitalia has been represented in art since the dawn of humankind. It’s been responded to in a myriad of ways by various cultures and ‘stages’...
by Nik Hanton | May 5, 2017 | Handshake4, Nik Hanton
In my first conversation with Vincent, he questioned me about my approach to materials. My answer was unintentionally somewhat disingenuous, largely because I had never truly articulated it properly. I said at the time that I used leather because of its aesthetic...
by Nik Hanton | Mar 25, 2017 | Handshake4, Nik Hanton
Following a series of online conversations, Vincent and I had our first “meeting” via Skype. I’d been delaying this interaction because of my intense (and entirely irrational) fear of video calls. It was a great example of why you should ‘feel the...
by Nik Hanton | Mar 21, 2017 | Handshake4, Nik Hanton
I was lucky enough to be part of the set-up and manning team of Handshake 3 at Handwerkmesse, Munich, and spent 10 days with inspirational artists, gallery owners, and collectors. Being at the ‘Oscars’ of Contemporary Jewellery and seeing the work of the...
