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.
Greatness & smallness
There are some inspirations and admirations that stand the test of time. In fact, centuries of time already. I’ve been looking at the work of one of the most impressive creators, inventors, scientists and artists of all time- Leonardo Da Vinci. Such intellect,...
Nocebo Effect
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 is a "detrimental...
Placebo Effect
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 believes it is functional but it is, in...
Process is messy
Not everything works. Not everything gets resolved.
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.
Greatness & smallness
There are some inspirations and admirations that stand the test of time. In fact, centuries of time already. I’ve been looking at the work of one of the most impressive creators, inventors, scientists and artists of all time- Leonardo Da Vinci. Such intellect,...
Nocebo Effect
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 is a "detrimental...
Placebo Effect
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 believes it is functional but it is, in...
Process is messy
Not everything works. Not everything gets resolved.
Nik Hanton‘s images
