Niamh focuses on creating her complex shapes into 3D forms using various modelling software. Inspired by the organic growth of Mother of Pearl, Niamh mimics these freshwater pearls, combining them with her expressive shapes to create her version of this transformative material. Pulling the colours from her paintings, Niamh dyes the Nylon 3D prints to highlight the original emotive source of inspiration. Laser-cut mother of pearl are then embedded into the piece using a mix of chemical adhesive and neon acrylic, Stringing the pearls together to transform the traditional into her own. Education/Experience
BA(Hons) Silversmithing and Jewellery Glasgow School of Art 2019-2023
Artist in Residence, Glasgow School of Art 2023-2024
Materialise programme, Fife Contemporary 2023-2024
Getting Started, Goldsmiths Centre 2024
Exhibitions
“Evolving” collection from Glasgow School of Art Residency “Hybrid” exhibition 2024
“Tickled Pink” Collaboration with Amy Findlay for “Hybrid” exhibition 2024
“Conversion” Collaboration with Alice Biolo for “Hybrid” exhibition 2024
“Hybrid” Exhibition for Glasgow School of Art Residents 2024
“Felicity” Degree Show collection for Elements in Edinburugh 2023
“Felicity” Degree show collection for New Designers in London 2023
“Felicity” Collection for degree show at The Glasgow School of Art. 2023
“Glasgow delights” collection at Munich Jewellery Week 2023
“Stitched moments” for W.I.P. collection at The Glasgow School of Art. 2023
“Pure Bliss” collection for TOUCH exhibition at The Glasgow School of Art 2022
“Precious encounters” exhibition at Glasgow Central station for COP26 2022
“Lost Wax for Lost Species” Auction and exhibition project 2021
Christmas sale at The Glasgow School of Art 2021-2023
CONTACT
n.wright@nifjewels.co.uk