Kia Utzon-Frank
MA work
MA work
Corners of Interest
I’m a goldsmith who can’t escape my architectural and sculptural heritage.
I like materials. I make materials affect a function. Elastic string makes it possible to adapt my structures into many different angles. It helps pulling up a foldable corner. It makes my pieces collapsible and movable, adaptable to other spaces. Electroluminescent wire highlights a dark space, softens a corner, creates attention to a detail. I like details. I want people to pay attention to details so I make them attractive, adding on a transformation. I like transformation. The interplay between material and function transforms my structures to highlight and engage with an un-notable architectural detail. The combination of these properties makes it possible to make moveable large-scale space-specific work that changes an entire room simply by opening it up. I love that.
Info
Info
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MA Degree
School
School of Humanities
Programme
MA Goldsmithing, Silversmithing, Metalwork & Jewellery, 2013
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Contact
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+44 (0)7858 009761
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Corners of Interest
I’m a goldsmith who can’t escape my architectural and sculptural heritage.
I like materials. I make materials affect a function. Elastic string makes it possible to adapt my structures into many different angles. It helps pulling up a foldable corner. It makes my pieces collapsible and movable, adaptable to other spaces. Electroluminescent wire highlights a dark space, softens a corner, creates attention to a detail. I like details. I want people to pay attention to details so I make them attractive, adding on a transformation. I like transformation. The interplay between material and function transforms my structures to highlight and engage with an un-notable architectural detail. The combination of these properties makes it possible to make moveable large-scale space-specific work that changes an entire room simply by opening it up. I love that.
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Degrees
- Four-year apprenticeship, Kasia Gasparski, 2011; Architecture, Interior and Graphic Design, Foundation Year, The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, 2006
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Experience
- Accessories for Benedicte Holmboe's graduating show, Royal College of Art, London, 2012; Decoration and identity of exclusive nightclub, SIMONS, Copenhagen, 2011; Water screen for main stage, Distortion Festival, Copenhagen, 2011; Jewellery collection for Nicholas Nybro Jensen, Nicholas Nybro design, Copenhagen, 2009
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Exhibitions
- Moving On Collective Walking Tour, London, 2013; Effe Kijken 5/Let’s Have a Look/The Bigger Picture, Gallerie Marzee, Netherlands, 2012; Young European Talents, Schmuck Museum, Phorzheim, 2012; Sweet Instruments of Desire, Victoria & Albert Museum, London, 2012
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Awards
- Winner, NEWH hospitality award, 2013; First Prize, Annoushka Design Prize, 2012; Bronze prize, Goldsmith Apprentice Exam, 2011
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Conferences
- 'Moving On: 8,207,654 mm', on behalf of the Moving On collective, Unexpected Pleasures, London Design Museum, 2013