Artist statement
The springboards for my series are usually psychological terms, or a way of thinking and looking at the world. I like every series to be distinct from previous ones and have its own voice with no two series being similar. Every one has a different feel and take on the subject matters.
Bio
After studying Sociology and Psychology Nik Hanton worked for a number of years in a variety of Media industries before following her passion for jewellery. Her background in the social sciences is evident in her work which explores the themes associated with these disciplines. Most recently, she has been working with the placebo and nocebo effect, the concept of duty, isolation, and how we navigate our world.
BOX
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’...
MATERIAL READS: HONESTY & SUBVERSION
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...
PLEASED TO MEET YOU
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 fear and do...
Handshake 3- Munich
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 international...
Nik Hanton‘s images
Artist statement
The springboards for my series are usually psychological terms, or a way of thinking and looking at the world. I like every series to be distinct from previous ones and have its own voice with no two series being similar. Every one has a different feel and take on the subject matters.
Bio
After studying Sociology and Psychology Nik Hanton worked for a number of years in a variety of Media industries before following her passion for jewellery. Her background in the social sciences is evident in her work which explores the themes associated with these disciplines. Most recently, she has been working with the placebo and nocebo effect, the concept of duty, isolation, and how we navigate our world.
BOX
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’...
MATERIAL READS: HONESTY & SUBVERSION
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...
PLEASED TO MEET YOU
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 fear and do...
Handshake 3- Munich
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 international...
Nik Hanton‘s images
