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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 Linssens 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 length910

Bracelets, 2008-2013Plastic coated paper, polyester thread8.5cm diameter155 - 165 each

Blue Necklace, 2013Plastic coated paper, polyester thread48cm in length785

Bracelets, 2013Plastic coated paper, polyester thread8.5cm diameter155 each

Nel Linssens studio, Nijmegen, 2015Tools, materials and test pieces

Short Grey Necklace, 2004Plastic coated paper, polyester thread40cm in length415

Bracelet, 2012Plastic coated paper, polyester thread8.5cm diameter155

Rope Necklaces, 1999 Plastic coated paper &

polyester threadApprox 114cm length

585 - 600

Inspirational material from Nel Linssens studio, 2015

Grey Necklace, 2015Plastic coated paper, polyester thread

60cm in length910

Brown, Yellow & Red Necklace, 2013Plastic coated paper, polyester thread54cm in length910

Red Bracelet, 2003Plastic coated paper, polyester thread10cm diameter520

Red Necklace, 2015Plastic coated paper and elastic thread

48cm in length910

Brown & Red Bracelet, 2001Plastic coated paper and elastic thread

9cm diameter560

Orange, White & Blue Bracelet, 2012Plastic coated paper and elastic thread8.5cm diameter415

Red & Grey Necklace, 2012Plastic coated paper and elastic thread

86cm in length1,070

Big Buff & Grey Bracelet, 1987Paper

9cm width, 7cm diameter650

Big Green & Black Bracelet, 1987Paper

6cm width, 8cm diameter650

Rope Necklace, 1999Plastic coated paper & polyester thread78cm in length550

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, OsloMuse des Arts Decoratifs, MontrealBrooklyn Museum, New YorkFonds National dArts 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