Nikki Nation
Nikki Nation
Nikki Nation earned her BFA in Jewelry and Metalsmithing from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 2006, and her MA in Arts Development and Program Management from the University of Denver in 2015. Since then, she’s taught at numerous non-profit organizations, has exhibited in a variety of art fairs and exhibitions, and has her work in a variety of galleries and shops across the country. Currently she works out of her studio in Denver, CO.
I enjoy mixing geometric and organic forms alongside industrial elements to create unique and wearable jewelry. I use wire to create patterns and add depth, and forging and texturing techniques to move the metal into these forms. Design elements, patterns, systems, numbers, and repetition, are what inspire my jewelry designs. My goal is to create jewelry pieces that make the wearer feel funky and unique, yet have the craftsmanship and timelessness that will allow every piece to be worn for many years.
