Tracy Nicholls
Intrigued by structures that whilst appearing fragile belie the strength they possess, inspiration is taken from both the natural and manmade worlds. Complex structures are created which offer a sense of depth and fragility; the delicate elusive lines weaving together into an absorbing sculptural form. The layers invite an interplay with light, forming shapes within shapes and casting shadows onto surrounding surfaces, distorting and manipulating the view beyond; the work exuding an absorbing quality whilst inspiring a curiosity that draws the viewer in to examine the pieces more closely. These ideas are realised through kiln formed glass which has an inherent and seductive beauty. By exploiting this beauty alongside the tension that exists between the planned and the unexpected chemical reactions that can occur within the making process the work conveys a striking aesthetic and form which is often overlooked.
Awards
Apr 2014 – Finalist, Coburg Glaspreis
Aug 2010 -Highly Commended, British Glass Biennale
Sept 2008 -Best in Show, British Glass Biennale
Sept 2006 -Runner up, Worshipful Company of Glass, Student Award
Publications
Mould Making for Glass - Angela Thwaites. 2011
‘Objects of Desire' - Simon Bruntnell. Simon Bruntnell 2010
Selected Exhibition History
2016
‘The Heat is On’ The White House Cone Glass Museum, Stourbridge
‘Black to White and Back again’ The Gallery at London Glassblowing, London
2015
‘The Permanent’ Alliages, Lille, France
Bruntnell Astley, Kingswinford, W.Midlands
2014
Just Glass at Pitshanger Manor, Ealing, London
Coburg Glaspreis, Coburg, Germany
Art Glass Festival, Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
International Glass Art Exhibition, Zwiesel, Germany
2013
5th International Glass Exhibition, Luxembourg
Just Glass at Orleans House, Twickenham
2012
British Glass Biennale, Stourbridge
International Glass Art Exhibition, Zwiesel, Germany
Glassfest 2012, 12th Festival of Art Glass, Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
2011
Two person show with Geert Decloedt at Agnis Fine Art Gallery, Maastricht
‘Melt', The Gallery at London Glassblowing, London
4th International Glass Exhibition, Luxembourg
2010
British Glass Biennale, Stourbridge
‘Altered States', Waterside Art Centre, Sale, Manchester
International Glass Art Exhibition, Zwiesel, Germany
Leon Salet ArteModa, Maastricht, The Netherlands
Affordable Art Fair, Battersea Pk (With Sarah Myerscough Fine Art)
2009
‘Glass Echoes 2', The Crypt, St Pancras, London
2008
British Glass Biennale, Stourbridge
Collections
Dan Klein Collection at the National Museum of Scotland
Marinha Grande Museum of Glass, Portugal
Education
2016 –Artist in Residence at Richmond School of Art, RACC, Surrey
2011 -Invited residency at Northlands Creative Glass, Scotland
2010 -Artist in Residence at UCA Farnham
2009 -UCA Farnham, MA Distinction, Contemporary Crafts - Glass
2007 -Richmond School of Art, HND, 3D Design - Glass
2006 -Richmond School of Art, HNC, 3D Design - Glass