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Right: Nel in her studio, Nijmegen, 2015
NEL LINSSEN
Nel Linssen takes an intuitive approach to her bracelets and necklaces made from paper; however, it is also an approach based on years of research and haptic knowledge. The relationship between wearer and viewer is the essence of Linssen’s jewellery, its articulation on the body enhancing and highlighting its colours and textures. While the wearer is aware of the sensuous nature and movement of the jewellery, the viewer is drawn to the constant visual changes to the work wrought by the slightest movement of the body.
Grey Necklace, 2013Plastic coated paper, polyester thread54cm in length£910
Bracelets, 2008-2013Plastic coated paper, polyester thread8.5cm diameter£155 - £165 each
Blue Necklace, 2013Plastic coated paper, polyester thread48cm in length£785
Bracelets, 2013Plastic coated paper, polyester thread8.5cm diameter£155 each
Nel Linssen’s studio, Nijmegen, 2015Tools, materials and test pieces
Short Grey Necklace, 2004Plastic coated paper, polyester thread40cm in length£415
Bracelet, 2012Plastic coated paper, polyester thread8.5cm diameter£155
Rope Necklaces, 1999 Plastic coated paper &
polyester threadApprox 114cm length
£585 - £600
Inspirational material from Nel Linssen’s studio, 2015
Grey Necklace, 2015Plastic coated paper, polyester thread
60cm in length£910
Brown, Yellow & Red Necklace, 2013Plastic coated paper, polyester thread54cm in length£910
Red Bracelet, 2003Plastic coated paper, polyester thread10cm diameter£520
Red Necklace, 2015Plastic coated paper and elastic thread
48cm in length£910
Brown & Red Bracelet, 2001Plastic coated paper and elastic thread
9cm diameter£560
Orange, White & Blue Bracelet, 2012Plastic coated paper and elastic thread8.5cm diameter£415
Red & Grey Necklace, 2012Plastic coated paper and elastic thread
86cm in length£1,070
Big Buff & Grey Bracelet, 1987Paper
9cm width, 7cm diameter£650
Big Green & Black Bracelet, 1987Paper
6cm width, 8cm diameter£650
Rope Necklace, 1999Plastic coated paper & polyester thread78cm in length£550
Selected Public Collections:Museum of Modern Art, ArnhemStedelijk Museum, AmsterdamNational Museums Scotland, EdinburghNational Galleries of Australia, CanberraVictoria & Albert Museum, LondonHandwerkspflege Bayern, MunichKunstgewerbe Museum, BerlinCooper-Hewitt Museum, New YorkMuseum of Applied Art, OsloMusée des Arts Decoratifs, MontrealBrooklyn Museum, New YorkFonds National d’Arts Contemporain, ParisThe National Gallery of Victoria, MelbourneThe Museum of Fine Arts, Houston USA
Awards:2001 City Culture Prize Nijmegen Holland2001 Bayerische Staatspreis Munich Germany1994 Hounorable Mention Rotterdam Design Award
NEL LINSSEN
Born: 1935, Mook-Middelaar, Netherlands Training: Academy of Fine Arts, Arnhem