Artist statement
I am engaged in a conceptual, research focused contemporary jewellery practice, frequently exploring philosophical and political themes in my making. Much of my practice is therefore located outside of the studio and I frequently employ less conventional, industrial techniques and processes as a means of responding to the contemporary milieu.
Bio
Simon Marcus Swale is an artist, designer and educator based in Ōtepoti Dunedin. In 2020 Simon completed a Master of Fine Arts at the Dunedin School of Art. Pieces from this work won both a Marzee Prize at the International Graduate show, and the jewellery section at the ECC New Zealand Craft Design Awards. Simon was a participant of Handshake6, mentored by the Berlin based artist Gabi Schillig.
CONTACT: THE ART OF SKYPE
Contact! First- you need to coordinate times. Luckily Dunedin and Berlin are exactly 12 hours apart so there was no miscommunication or awkward absences for our first Skype. This was my first fear- bungling the meeting time due to getting the time difference wrong…...
Tentative Gestures: Knowing Space and Place
Simon Swale / Gabi Schilling Mentee / Mentor Dunedin, New Zealand / Berlin, Germany … My recent work looked towards the flow of material culture in the age of globalisation. Thinking about American brand cigarettes: Swiss based multi-national, African farmed tobacco,...
New Beginings
Amazed, excited, nervous…. Handshake 6… New people, amazing talent, Iris Eichenberg, Bloody hell…. First gathering and workshops- Presentations- wow Diversity and depth Creativity and clarity Inspired. Rene push/pull Reflect, analyse, reflect... Iris Listen...
Simon Swale‘s art works:
