Rachel Hardie
Jeweller
Published: 17.03.2020
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- rachel.e.hardie
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Object: Trio of Wired Boxes, 2019
Oxidized silver.
4.9 x 4.9 x 3.7 cm; 4.1 x 4.1 x 2.8 cm; 4.1 x 4.1 x 2.3 cm
Photo by: Shannon Tofts
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Object: Trio of Wired Boxes, 2019
Oxidized silver.
4.9 x 4.9 x 3.7 cm; 4.1 x 4.1 x 2.8 cm; 4.1 x 4.1 x 2.3 cm
Photo by: Shannon Tofts
Alternative view.
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Object: Trio of Wired Boxes, 2019
Oxidized silver.
4.9 x 4.9 x 3.7 cm; 4.1 x 4.1 x 2.8 cm; 4.1 x 4.1 x 2.3 cm
Photo by: Shannon Tofts
Detail view.
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Object: Trio of Wired Boxes, 2019
Oxidized silver.
4.9 x 4.9 x 3.7 cm; 4.1 x 4.1 x 2.8 cm; 4.1 x 4.1 x 2.3 cm
Photo by: Shannon Tofts
Above view.
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Vessel: Wired Vessels, 2018
9ct gold wire and silver wire.
5 x 4 x 5.5 cm; 3.8 x 28.5 x 3 cm
Photo by: Shannon Tofts
My work focuses on the architectural quirks of Glasgow however it is the city’s chimneys where I collect most my inspiration from. Chimneys come in shapes and sizes and sit above the city with no real purpose anymore. However, they were and still are in some cases key to holding a building together and if removed incorrectly the building may collapse. My studio work takes on the variety of shapes and sizes which stem from chimneys with emphasis on the importance of small but essential parts of a piece which people forgot or tend not to consider. I also play and combine different metals together through both wire and sheet building structures which if not carefully treated will collapse.
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Vessel: Wired Vessel, 2018
9K gold wire, oxidised silver wire.
5 x 4 x 5.5 cm
Photo by: Shannon Tofts
Detail view.
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Vessel: Wired Vessel, 2018
9K gold wire, oxidised silver wire.
5 x 4 x 5.5 cm
Photo by: Shannon Tofts
Bottom view.
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My name is Rachel Hardie. I live and work in my home city Glasgow, and also studied at the Glasgow School of Art. In my practice, I enjoy combining my love of drawing and metalwork skills to create sketch-like objects, inspired by the architectural quirks of my hometown.
Statement
Rachel experiments with the contrasts between precious and non-precious metals, colours, and textures. She is intrigued at the potential uses of heat patination and oxidisation especially when combined with novel shapes.Rachel’s approach when making is to embrace the flaws and imperfections inherent to the process. By intentionally exposing solder joins and highlighting any marks she, therefore, hopes to showcase the unique character of each piece.
Rachel’s current work revolves around the use of wire and in particular finding the limits of the sweat soldering technique.
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