Professional Details
Hela Bonnell Lives in the U.K. She was educated in England and has a BH Hons Degree and a certificate in Education.
Her interests in jewellery grew out of her love of light reflective materials and her desire to manipulate them.
To achieve her ambitions, she undertook professional courses and studied Jewellery making at Richmond and Hounslow Colleges in London, and at West Dean in Chichester. As well as many weekend courses, she has
travelled widely to expand her knowledge in this field.
Her work is eagerly sought after and has been seen at various exhibitions throughout England and abroad, including:
Exhibitions:
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West Academy of Fine and Applied Arts |
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Exeter |
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| South
West Academy of Fine and Applied Arts |
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Exeter |
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| South
West Academy of Fine and Applied Arts |
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Exeter |
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| South
West Academy of Fine and Applied Arts |
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Exeter |
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| Goldsmiths'
Craft and Design Council |
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Goldsmiths' Hall, London |
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| South
West Academy of Fine and Applied Arts |
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Exeter |
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| Goldsmiths'
Craft and Design Council |
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Goldsmiths' Hall, London |
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| DIA Art Program,
Soc. of N American Goldsmiths Conference |
- Denver,
Colorado |
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Art in the Frame Foundation
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Jersey |
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Goldsmiths' Craft and Design Council
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- Goldsmiths'
Hall, London |
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Goldsmiths' Craft and Design Council
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- Goldsmiths'
Hall, London |
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Association for Contemporary Jewellery
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- Bedales
Gallery, Petersfield |
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Piece Hall Art Gallery
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- Halifax, Yorkshire
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Water Water Exhibition
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- Cupola
Gallery, Sheffield |
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British Workhouse Gallery
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- Dallas, U.S.A.
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Royal Society of Arts
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- Prize
Exhibition, Birmingham |
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The Tudor House Gallery
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- The Aldeburgh Festival, Suffolk
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The Orleans Gallery
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- Twickenham
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The Iron & Steel Gallery
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- Leatherhead,
Surrey
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East West Artists |
- Tokyo, Japan |
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Cill Rialaig Project |
- Ireland |
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Solo Exhibitions:
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C. J. Jewelers |
- Germiston, Johannesburg,
South Africa |
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Wyllotts Gallery |
- Potters Bar,
England |
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Edna Manley College |
- School Of Visual Arts. Kingston, Jamaica |
Workshop Experience Abroad:
| Johannesburg, South
Africa |
| California, U.S.A. |
| Jamaica, West Indies |
Published Article
S.N.A.G. Magazine (Soc. Of North American Goldsmiths).
Winner
Jewellery
Section of International Competition for Internet Space.
www.newartportfolio.com
Although most of her commissions come from the U.K, she has undertaken work for people from abroad, including Hong Kong, Jamaica and America.
Her work is on show at Art and Craft shows and Exhibitions in England.
She is eager to share her experiences of jewellery with others and has given
lectures, demonstrations and workshops in London and abroad.
Her work has a strong but feminine quality.
Her jewellery is a product of the sheer mastery of the discipline and the pleasure of working with metal.
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