Anna Talbot
Oslo, Norway
Curriculum Vitae
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Artist Statement
My jewellery is inspired by fairy tales, nursery rhymes, songs and stories. I use upcycled boxes, tins and aluminium as my materials. I am inspired by the patterns and forms in Norwegian traditional costumes and wood paintings. I want to tell a story through characters, colours and materials, and I want people to keep inventing new tales inspired by my jewellery. I use strong colours and different surfaces to illustrate and create atmospheres. I work in layers to build up a three dimensional piece. Some of my pieces are quite large, but the materials I use still means that they are light enough to be worn. The size makes you aware of wearing the pieces at all times, they demand both space and attention. My jewellery can be hung on a wall or worn on a body. The piece becomes a picture you can carry with you.
Material Revelation Exhibit
Bio
Anna Talbot lives and works in Oslo, Norway. Before starting on her career in art, she studied Art History and Literature at the University of Bergen, Norway. From 2001–2004 she did a BA (hons) degree in Silversmithing, Jewellery and Allied Crafts at London Metropolitan University. From 2007 – 2009 she completed a MA degree at Oslo National Academy of the Arts in the metal and jewellery department. From 2009 she has been working as a jewellery artist with exhibitions both in Norway and around the world. She has worked as an assistant professor at the Metal and Jewellery Department at Oslo National Academy. Talbot was selected for Schmuck in 2014, 2016, 2019 and 2024. She has had several solo exhibitions in Norway, Sweden, China and USA. Talbot has been rewarded several grants from the Norwegian government, and in 2015 she was awarded a 10 year artist grant.
Thank you to Hilliard Family Foundation Inc. for sponsoring Material Revelation
