Mandy Nash
I trained a jeweller, and, over the last twenty years, I have been slowly introducing textiles, especially feltmaking, into my practice and I now combine the two disciplines. Traditional and contemporary textiles have consistently been a major influence, so creating colourful, non precious jewellery links in with my textile work.
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Pontyclun
Wales
CF72 8EB
About
I set up my workshop in 1983 after leaving the Royal College of Art. In 1990 I established my studio in Model House Craft and Design Centre in Llantrisant. I work primarily in anodised aluminium producing one off and batch production jewellery. As the material is light and inexpensive, I can make large, bold pieces which are both wearable and affordable. Most importantly, by anodising it, I can achieve bright and brilliant colour effects.
My three passions are colour, pattern and process; I enjoy experimenting with a variety of materials, exploring their potential. I travel regularly, observing the different crafts and cultures of the world, and these observations influence my work. In 2010, I received an Arts Council of Wales grant to help me purchase a laser cutter which enabled me to develop new work. I have used this to explore different materials such as taffeta, acrylic, cardboard and wood. This has opened up many exciting possibilities for further experimentation.
I am involved in many craft groups and associations. I am a regional co-ordinator and past Chair of the International Feltmakers Association. I am a member of the Makers Guild in Wales, the Association of Contemporary Jewellery, the Society of Designer Craftsmen and of MaP, a textile group.
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