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.
Charm
Hardened leather, textile, wood, paint.
Spells
A collection of three spells. Material play with wood, latex, rubber, mild steel, paint.
Healing
Is the might of the mind an underestimated resource for healing?
Metamorphosis & Transformation
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...
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.
Charm
Hardened leather, textile, wood, paint.
Spells
A collection of three spells. Material play with wood, latex, rubber, mild steel, paint.
Healing
Is the might of the mind an underestimated resource for healing?
Metamorphosis & Transformation
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...
Nik Hanton‘s images
