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Tracy Nicholls – Statement Tracy’s work explores life’s darker side. Investigating disease, decay and erosion, it concentrates on the fragile beauty that can be found within these states. Conditions such as Cancer and Osteoporosis are generally associated with anxiety and fear, yet, when photographed under the microscope, cancer cells have a vibrant delicacy with almost floral qualities and osteoporotic bone fragments are stunningly reminiscent of lace. These ideas are realised through kiln formed glass which has an inherent, seductive beauty. By exploiting this beauty alongside the tension that exists between the planned and the unexpected chemical reactions that can occur within the kiln she aims to convey the striking aesthetic and form that is so often overlooked. Her work exudes an absorbing beauty whilst inspiring a curiosity which draws the viewer in to examine the pieces more closely. |
| CV | |
Art Education |
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| 2007-2009 | MA Contemporary Crafts - Glass (Distinction), UCA Farnham |
| 2007 | HND in Glass Design, Richmond School of Art |
| 2006 | HNC in Glass Design, Richmond School of Art |
Selected Exhibition History |
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Sept 2008 |
‘Shift’, Glass Art Gallery, London Bridge. |
Aug 2008 |
British Glass Biennale, Stourbridge. |
June 2007 |
Graduate Show. Richmond School of Art. |
July 2006 |
New Designers. Design Centre, Islington. |
| June 2005 | Trail of Glass. Coach House Gallery, Kew. |
| Selected Commissions, Competitions and Awards | |
| 2009 | The work at MAde 2009 was selected for the
MAstars section of the AXIS website: http://www.axisweb.org/mastars/tracynicholls |
| Sept 2008 | Best in Show, British Glass Biennale. |
| Sept 2006 | Runner up, Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers -student award |
| Aug 2006 | Shortlist, Bohle student of the year award. |