Nicky studied gold and silversmithing at RMIT University and now lectures in jewellery and metalsmithing at Box Hill TAFE. Since establishing her jewellery practice, she has taken part in both group and solo exhibitions in Australia. Nicky’s love of the natural environment resonates throughout her work—a love that is nourished by generous research of and immersion in nature.
Nicky’s work combines a sense of play with a love of diverse materials, creating contemporary jewellery that has a nuanced personality and lightness of form. Investigating and collecting objects from the natural environment informs her aesthetic, drawing the viewer into the subtle narratives of her work. Nicky delicately captures the essence of seedpods, sea grasses and coastal environments by using a wide range of materials ranging from precious metals and gems through to found objects gathered while walking in nature.
Collectif rings
Petit Pois rings
Petit Pois Assortis rings
Petit Pois Assortis rings
Collectif rings
Twist bangle
Twist bangle
As an artist there is no long-service leave, golden handshakes, gold watches and even public recognition can be hard to come by. In light of this, e.g.etal organised Christmas drinks for all our artists and the presentation of our Decade of Dedication Award to the four artists who have been with us for 10 years: Anna Davern, Camilla Gough, Nicky Hepburn and Amy Renshaw.
