Sue Noble. K2 Academy of Contemporary Jewellery Ltd. New Talents Award Nominee 2024
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Published: 28.12.2024
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- K2 Academy of Contemporary Jewellery Ltd
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The 10th edition of the New Talent Award 2024 by Klimt02 aims to recognize the work of graduate students in our field by supporting their careers in the professional world. Nominated by our school members, one of the selected graduates will win the New Talents Award.
By cutting, carving, dyeing, and reshaping stacks of bound paper, I discovered how the layers could form intricate, fluid, and organic structures. The resulting shapes echoed petals, feathers, and even the movement of blossoms in the wind or birds nesting in branches.
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Name of graduation student: Sue Noble
Name of guiding teachers: Katrin Spranger and Kelvin Birk
Nominated by K2 Academy of Contemporary Jewellery
Sue Noble successfully completed our SQA-accredited Level 4 Diploma course in July 2024. Her work stands out for its creativity and bold artistic expression, often sculptural in nature and designed to interact with the body in unexpected ways. Sue’s exploration of materials, particularly paper and wood, reveals her willingness to experiment and push boundaries. She embraces the process of discovery, allowing the materials to guide her towards unanticipated outcomes. This fearless approach to jewellery design reflects her commitment to breaking conventional rules and exploring the unpredictable, creating pieces that captivate with their originality and innovation.
/ Katrin Spranger and Kelvin Birk.
The statement of the artist:
The "Flowers and Blossoms" collection emerged through play and experimentation, exploring the transformative potential of materials. Inspired by the delicate beauty of flowers and blossoms, the concept evolved as I worked with unconventional materials, allowing their particular qualities to guide the creative process.
Paper, especially from books, stood out as an intriguing medium. It’s a material that commonly passes through our hands on a daily basis—something we touch, write on, and read. Its tactile and versatile nature invited exploration. By cutting, carving, dyeing, and reshaping stacks of bound paper, I discovered how the layers could form intricate, fluid, and organic structures. The resulting shapes echoed petals, feathers, and even the movement of blossoms in the wind or birds nesting in branches.
The next phase focused on bringing the outside in, experimenting with branches of varying sizes and origins. I played with their forms—balancing positions, adjusting proportions, and finding how they could sit naturally and comfortably on the body, with the paper forms resting in the setting of the branches. The inclusion of branches introduced a new layer of play, contributing to the evolution of the pieces. I was drawn to how they could be worn and how the branch structures, with their knotted, irregular growth patterns, naturally balanced around the shoulders and limbs, as if they were meant to sit there. This connection between the natural forms and the human body brought a sense of ease to the design process.
At the same time, the text was still there. The words, often rendered unreadable through abstraction, became a texture. Occasionally, a word would remain clear, offering a brief connection to the book’s story and its crafted origins. The act of deconstructing a book, once a carefully crafted object with historical and cultural significance, felt both rebellious and strange. There was a discomfort in cutting it apart, as though I was violating something once held in high regard. Yet, this process also raised questions about how materials, once revered for their craftsmanship, are now viewed and repurposed in a world where accessibility has made them more commonplace.
The work draws from the book’s printed pages, layered structures, and repetitive patterns—now abstracted into new forms, where the material’s history is quietly embedded in the design.
Blending natural elements like wood with the refined qualities of paper, the pieces fuse the raw and the crafted, grounding the work while allowing it to transform. These subtle connections invite the wearer to interpret the pieces in their own way.
Contact:
E-mail: sbn.noble@gmail.com
Find out more about K2 Academy of Contemporary Jewellery
Name of guiding teachers: Katrin Spranger and Kelvin Birk
Nominated by K2 Academy of Contemporary Jewellery
Sue Noble successfully completed our SQA-accredited Level 4 Diploma course in July 2024. Her work stands out for its creativity and bold artistic expression, often sculptural in nature and designed to interact with the body in unexpected ways. Sue’s exploration of materials, particularly paper and wood, reveals her willingness to experiment and push boundaries. She embraces the process of discovery, allowing the materials to guide her towards unanticipated outcomes. This fearless approach to jewellery design reflects her commitment to breaking conventional rules and exploring the unpredictable, creating pieces that captivate with their originality and innovation.
/ Katrin Spranger and Kelvin Birk.
The statement of the artist:
The "Flowers and Blossoms" collection emerged through play and experimentation, exploring the transformative potential of materials. Inspired by the delicate beauty of flowers and blossoms, the concept evolved as I worked with unconventional materials, allowing their particular qualities to guide the creative process.
Paper, especially from books, stood out as an intriguing medium. It’s a material that commonly passes through our hands on a daily basis—something we touch, write on, and read. Its tactile and versatile nature invited exploration. By cutting, carving, dyeing, and reshaping stacks of bound paper, I discovered how the layers could form intricate, fluid, and organic structures. The resulting shapes echoed petals, feathers, and even the movement of blossoms in the wind or birds nesting in branches.
The next phase focused on bringing the outside in, experimenting with branches of varying sizes and origins. I played with their forms—balancing positions, adjusting proportions, and finding how they could sit naturally and comfortably on the body, with the paper forms resting in the setting of the branches. The inclusion of branches introduced a new layer of play, contributing to the evolution of the pieces. I was drawn to how they could be worn and how the branch structures, with their knotted, irregular growth patterns, naturally balanced around the shoulders and limbs, as if they were meant to sit there. This connection between the natural forms and the human body brought a sense of ease to the design process.
At the same time, the text was still there. The words, often rendered unreadable through abstraction, became a texture. Occasionally, a word would remain clear, offering a brief connection to the book’s story and its crafted origins. The act of deconstructing a book, once a carefully crafted object with historical and cultural significance, felt both rebellious and strange. There was a discomfort in cutting it apart, as though I was violating something once held in high regard. Yet, this process also raised questions about how materials, once revered for their craftsmanship, are now viewed and repurposed in a world where accessibility has made them more commonplace.
The work draws from the book’s printed pages, layered structures, and repetitive patterns—now abstracted into new forms, where the material’s history is quietly embedded in the design.
Blending natural elements like wood with the refined qualities of paper, the pieces fuse the raw and the crafted, grounding the work while allowing it to transform. These subtle connections invite the wearer to interpret the pieces in their own way.
Contact:
E-mail: sbn.noble@gmail.com
Find out more about K2 Academy of Contemporary Jewellery
Neckpiece: Between the Lines, 2024
Wood, paper, copper
34 x 10 x 39 cm
From series: Flowers and Blossoms
Photo by: Michela Barochova
© By the author. Read Klimt02.net Copyright.
Estimated price: 160 €
Neckpiece: Between the Lines, 2024
Wood, paper, copper
34 x 10 x 39 cm
From series: Flowers and Blossoms
Photo by: James Champion
© By the author. Read Klimt02.net Copyright.
Estimated price: 160 €
Brooch: Blume, 2024
Wood, brass, paper, ink
8 x 8 x 17 cm
From series: Flowers and Blossoms
Photo by: Michela Barochova
© By the author. Read Klimt02.net Copyright.
Estimated price: 145 €
Brooch: Blume, 2024
Wood, brass, paper, ink
8 x 8 x 17 cm
From series: Flowers and Blossoms
Alternative view
Photo by: Michela Barochova
Photo by: Michela Barochova
© By the author. Read Klimt02.net Copyright.
Estimated price: 145 €
Brooch: Blume, 2024
Wood, brass, paper, ink
8 x 8 x 17 cm
From series: Flowers and Blossoms
Photo by: James Champion
© By the author. Read Klimt02.net Copyright.
Estimated price: 145 €
Necklace: Crimson Red, 2024
Wood, paper, ink, copper
19 x 5 x 27 cm
From series: Flowers and Blossoms
Photo by: Michela Barochova
© By the author. Read Klimt02.net Copyright.
Estimated price: 145 €
Necklace: Crimson Red, 2024
Wood, paper, ink, copper
19 x 5 x 27 cm
From series: Flowers and Blossoms
Alternative view
Photo by: Michela Barochova
Photo by: Michela Barochova
© By the author. Read Klimt02.net Copyright.
Estimated price: 145 €
Necklace: Crimson Red, 2024
Wood, paper, ink, copper
19 x 5 x 27 cm
From series: Flowers and Blossoms
Detail view
Photo by: Michela Barochova
Photo by: Michela Barochova
© By the author. Read Klimt02.net Copyright.
Estimated price: 145 €
Necklace: Crimson Red, 2024
Wood, paper, ink, copper
19 x 5 x 27 cm
From series: Flowers and Blossoms
On body view
Photo by: James Champion
Photo by: James Champion
© By the author. Read Klimt02.net Copyright.
Estimated price: 145 €
Ring: Leaf Libri, 2024
Paper, ink, copper
6 x 3.2 x 6 cm
From series: Flowers and Blossoms
Photo by: Michaela Barochova
© By the author. Read Klimt02.net Copyright.
Estimated price: 70 €
Ring: Leaf Libri, 2024
Paper, ink, copper
6 x 3.2 x 6 cm
From series: Flowers and Blossoms
Photo by: James Champion
© By the author. Read Klimt02.net Copyright.
Estimated price: 70 €
- Author:
- K2 Academy of Contemporary Jewellery Ltd
- Edited by:
- Klimt02
- Edited at:
- Barcelona
- Edited on:
- 2024
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