Niamh Wright
Inspired by the organic growth of Mother of Pearl Niamh’s work mimics the transformational material in an expressive and colourful form.
Re-pearl-pose
As a way to embrace change Niamh offers a service of transforming your old pearl necklaces into modern jewels, bringing life back into those beautiful pearls and creating new fun wearable pieces of jewellery. Get in touch via her website or instagram links below.
Niamh Wright
Jeweller & Object maker
BA Hons Silversmithing & Jewellery Glasgow School of Art.
Statement
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 with neon acrylic paint.
Materials and Techniques
Materials – Mother of pearl, Nylon, Sterling Silver, Acrylic, Fabric dye, Spray paint, Steel, Enamel, freshwater pearls, semi-precious gemstone beads Techniques – 3D modelling, Casting, colour dying, Adobe Illustrator, laser cutting, filing, polishing, soldering, painting. |
Awards and Developments
| Artist in residence at Glasgow School of Art 2023/24 Elements fair 2023 research trip to Munich for MJW2024 Residency collection showcase exhibition in Glasgow and London 2024 Getting Started programme by The Goldsmiths Centre 2024 Spotlighting Programme by The Goldsmiths Centre 2024 Created new collection “Evolve” using new techniques and materials 2024 moved into new studio at The Briggait WASPS 2024 Over the past year, I’ve focused on honing my digital design skills through tools like VR and 3D modelling software while also exploring the interplay of natural and unnatural materials in my creative work. Despite my drive as a fast maker, I’ve learned the importance of prioritising my mental health and embracing life experiences outside of my artistic practice, especially after the challenges of navigating my university years during the pandemic. My creative practice is driven by human connection and being around the ones I care about and I think this is important for all makers. |
Digital Process Images
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