Bio
Lindsay MacDonald graduated from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago with an MFA in Designed Objects (2009), and from NSCAD University with a BFA in Jewellery Design and Metalsmithing (2004). She was an artist-in-residence at the Harbourfront Centre metal studio from 2004-2007 and has exhibited her work nationally and internationally. Lindsay has been a jewellery instructor at multiple institutions including NSCAD University and The Shanghai Commercial School (through Selkirk College). Currently she is a sessional instructor at OCAD University, with a concentration in Jewellery History and Concepts. She maintains an independent studio practice in Ottawa.
Lindsay MacDonald graduated from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago with an MFA in Designed Objects (2009), and from NSCAD University with a BFA in Jewellery Design and Metalsmithing (2004). She was an artist-in-residence at the Harbourfront Centre metal studio from 2004-2007 and has exhibited her work nationally and internationally. Lindsay has been a jewellery instructor at multiple institutions including NSCAD University and The Shanghai Commercial School (through Selkirk College). Currently she is a sessional instructor at OCAD University, with a concentration in Jewellery History and Concepts. She maintains an independent studio practice in Ottawa.
Statement
I have used Astronomy terminology to describe the jewellery objects I have created since November 2019. During this time I began creating a chain necklace titled, Synodic for the CoAdorn exhibition Placement. Since then I have been experimenting with different approaches to chain making and chainmaille forms. The most recent work, In Simulacra*,was created with mother-of-pearl and reclaimed vintage cutlery handles. I endeavor to find conversations within forms, each element created for a specific purpose, each element reliant on the other.
The terms Sidereal and Synodic can both be simplified to mean the observation of one thing by its relationship to another. It is in this dual framework that I have designed these jewellery objects. All of these pieces are a combination of mother-of-pearl and a variety of acrylics. These primary materials are smooth, pore-less, light, and therefore linked to times of technological innovation. I am interested in these particular time periods (the 20’sand60’s) as references of hope through turmoil.
*In Simulacra was created for the exhibition Automaton curated by Clara Garcia and Raquel Lobelos.
www.annalindsay.com
I have used Astronomy terminology to describe the jewellery objects I have created since November 2019. During this time I began creating a chain necklace titled, Synodic for the CoAdorn exhibition Placement. Since then I have been experimenting with different approaches to chain making and chainmaille forms. The most recent work, In Simulacra*,was created with mother-of-pearl and reclaimed vintage cutlery handles. I endeavor to find conversations within forms, each element created for a specific purpose, each element reliant on the other.
The terms Sidereal and Synodic can both be simplified to mean the observation of one thing by its relationship to another. It is in this dual framework that I have designed these jewellery objects. All of these pieces are a combination of mother-of-pearl and a variety of acrylics. These primary materials are smooth, pore-less, light, and therefore linked to times of technological innovation. I am interested in these particular time periods (the 20’sand60’s) as references of hope through turmoil.
*In Simulacra was created for the exhibition Automaton curated by Clara Garcia and Raquel Lobelos.
www.annalindsay.com
ChainMaille Structure 1
(earrings) |
lathed machine grade
acrylic, pierced mother of pearl, fabricated sterling silver |
Celia Suarez
(photographer) |
Wolf Kublun
(videomaker) |
Photo courtesy of JOYA Barcelona.
2020
|
*Brooch worn by model is made by Namkyung Lee
ChainMaille Stucture 2
(earrings) |
lathed machine grade acrylic, pierced mother of pearl, fabricated sterling silver
| 6x2x1.5cm |
2020
Lens
(ring)
| lathed machine grade acrylic, pierced mother of pearl, fabricated sterling silver
| 3x3x2cm
| 2020
In Simulacra
(brooch/reverse
) | pierced mother of pearl, vintage cutlery handles, acrylic, fabricated sterling silver, enamel, steel
| 7.5x7.5x1cm |
2020
|
ChainMaille
Structure
1
(earrings) |
lathed machine grade acrylic, pierced mother of pearl, fabricated sterling silver |
4.5x3x1.5cm |
2020
In Simulacra
(brooch) |
pierced mother of pearl, vintage cutlery handles, acrylic, fabricated sterling silver, enamel, steel |
7.5x7.5x1cm |
2020
Lantern
(pendant) |
carved
machine grade acrylic, mother of pearl, fabricated sterling silver
| 5.5x2.5x1cm
| 2020
|
In Simulacra
(brooch/on the body) |
pierced mother of pearl, vintage cutlery handles, acrylic, fabricated sterling silver, enamel, steel |
7.5x7.5x1cm|
2020
Synodic
Necklace |
lathed machine grade acrylic, pierced mother of pearl, fabricated sterling silver
| 50cmx2.5x1cm
| 2019