We are delighted to present a solo exhibition from jeweller Nuala Jamison; presenting both new and archive work.

Nuala’s sculptural jewellery is inspired by urban city spaces as well as the southern Irish coastline. A long standing friend of the gallery, Nuala has exhibited with us for some 30 years. She was part of the ‘New Jewellery Movement’ between the mid 1970s and the late 1980s, which has also been referred to as ‘body sculpture’ or ‘wearable art’. Notably she designed jewellery and very distinctive buttons for Jean Muir’s collections.

Faceted Light proudly showcases Nuala’s love of colour.

FACETED LIGHT

NUALA JAMISON | 6 - 30 July 2016

Rainbow Necklace, 2015acrylic and silver L:58 x W:4 x D:0.6 cms £730

Multicoloured Earrings, 2015 acrylic and silver

H:6-7 x W:2-2.5 x D:0.5 cms£70 - £90

Multicoloured Bracelet, 2015 acrylic and silver L:22 x W:4.5 x D:0.8 cms£300

“The acrylic material I use is made in sheet or rods and comes in over fifty beautiful colours. I carve and shape the pieces with pumice over several weeks to achieve the weathered appearance. I love colour and over time I have developed ways of dyeing and colouring the clear material to enhance the reflective qualities - sometimes creating a subtle blend of shades and other times mixing together contrasting colours.”Nuala Jamison

Stripe Rings, 2015 acrylic and fine silver H:4 x W:3 x D:0.8-1 cms£210 each

Top: Painted Stripes Bangle, 2015 acrylic and fine silver H:11 x W:9 x D:2.5cms£510

Lower: Ice Bangle, 2015 acrylic and fine silver H:11 x W:9 x D:2.5 cms£410

Ice Rings, 2014 acrylic and fine silver H:3-4 x D:2.5-3 x D:1 cms £110 each

Yellow Necklace, 2014acrylic and silver chain L:46 x W:4 x D:0.4 cms

£390

Yellow Spiral Earrings, 2012 acrylic and silver H:4-5 x W:3.5-4 cms£90 - £100

Pink and Clear Bracelet, 2016 acrylic and silver chain

L:22 x W:4 cms£250

Yellow and Pink Necklace, 2016 acrylic and silver chain L:46 x W:3.5 cms£410

Lower: Pink Drop Earrings, 2016

acrylic and silver H:6 x W:2.5 cms

£90

Top: Pink Spiral Earrings, 2016

acrylic and silver H:4.5 x W3 cms

£100

Icicle Necklace, 2016 acrylic and silver chain L:60 x W4.5 cms£610

Spotty RIngs, 2007 acrylic and silver

H:3.5-4 x W:3 x D:1 cms£190 each

Spotty Bracelets, 2006 acrylic H:10.5 x W:9 x D:1 cms £120 each

Small Acrylic Rod Earrings, 2016acrylic and silver H:1 x W1.2 cms£38 each

Lower: Spiral Clear Brooch, 1993

acrylic and hardened silver H:7 x W:6 cms

£250

Top: Spiral Petal Brooch, 1992

acrylic and hardened silver H:6 x W:7.5 cms

£300

Peacock and Clear Necklace, 2012 acrylic and silver chain L:50 cms£320

Rainbow Drop Earrings, 2015 acrylic and silver

L:5 - 6.5cm£90 - £110

Faceted Rings, 2015 acrylic and silver H:3-4 x W:2.5-3.5 cms £210 each

Frosted and Turquoise Necklace, 1998 acrylic and 18ct gold chain

L:50 x W:5 cms£950

Lower:

Pale Green Rings, 2001 acrylic and 18ct gold

H:4-5 x W:2.5-3.5 x D:0.6 cms£310 each

Top: Stud Earrings, 1998

acrylic, laminated gold leaf and 18ct gold

H:1-2.5 x W:1.5-2.5 cms£210 each

Frosted Pale Green Bracelet, 1998 acrylic, laminated gold leaf and 18ct gold chain L:32 x W:5.5 cms£470

Faceted Rainbow Necklace, 2015acrylic and silver

L:47 x W:4 cms£900

Born : 1948 Lisburn, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland

Education: 1967-68: Ulster University, Foundation Art + Design. 1969-72: Central St Martins - Jewellery Design1972-73: Goldsmiths Hall- Graduate Training scheme.

Awards:1996: Awarded joint Curation Bursary with Linda Sandino by Crafts Council-The role of Plastics in Craft2001: Awarded grant for a Research Trip to Japan- British Crafts Council

Public Collections include:National Museums Scotland, EdinburghNational Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, AustraliaVan Reekumgalerie, Apeldorn, The NetherlandsThe Contemporary Arts Society, LondonThe Alice and Louis Koch Ring Collection, Geneva, SwitzerlandThe Ulster Museum, Belfast

NUALA JAMISON

Published by The Scottish Gallery to coincide with the exhibition

FACETED LIGHT

6 - 30 July 2016

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