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Grey Paper Necklace

MakerMade by Nel Linssen (Mook, Netherlands, 1935 - 2016)

Date2015

Object NameNecklace

Mediumplastic covered paper

ClassificationsJewellery

Dimensions28 × 1.5cm

AcquisitionPresented in 2016 by the Contemporary Art Society through the Omega Fund, 2016/17.

LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub

Object numberABDAG011493

Keywords

About MeLinssen was educated at the Academy of Arts in Arnhem , where she graduated from high school in 1956. Initially manufactured Linssen stained-glass windows, mosaics and tapestries, but mid-80s of the twentieth century, she fell after some experimentation ensure bracelets, necklaces and objects of folded washable paper , which structure, simplicity and rhythm play a leading role.

Galerie Marzee to Nijmegen , the first bracelet of paper soon seen by Marjan Unger , who has a "description" of the magazine wrote example . Hence the name of Linssen was like jewelery designer located.

Linssen died at the age of 80 and was buried in cemeteries, Memorial Park Holy Land Foundation

Nel Linssen always took 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 Linssen's 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. Nel Linssen died on the 1st August 2016 and she is one of The Scottish Gallery's favourite jewellers and will be missed. We celebrated her 80th birthday with a special exhibition in 2015.