laura richards
My artistic motivation for designing jewellery is to challenge
contemporary thought as to what is widely and traditionally
accepted as jewellery.

I want people to consider more broadly what value and
purpose lies in jewellery. I choose non-traditional materials
and deviate from commercial style.

Hence, my creations are often chunky, eye-catching,
sometimes whimsical or daring, and always fun to wear.

news & events

Show your support for Nelson's Brook Waimarama Sanctuary!! Purchase a pair of native leaf earrings from lr's new Sanctuary series to make a $3 donation to the conservation efforts at The Brook Sanctuary. Order via email or purchase directly from Laura at Nelson's Saturday market.

Laura Richards of lr jewellery design has her acrylic and resin Mondrian 1960s set featured in
"The Art of Jewelry: Plastic & Resin".
This jewellery book hit the shelves worldwide in Sept 2008. Lark Books are well known for publishing quality object art books sold throughout the world.

education

2003-present
2001-2002
1996-2000
1991-1996

Manufacturing jeweller, self-employed, Nelson
Hungry Creek Art & Craft School, Puhoi
Marine ecology technician, NIWA
Victoria University of Wellington, BSc Hons (Zoology)

exhibitions

Sep - Oct 2008
June 2008  
Mar-Apr 2008
Jan 2008
Oct 2007
Sep 2007
Sep 2007
Feb 2006
Oct 2005
Nov 2004
Sep 2004
Sep 2003
Apr 2003
Dec 2002
Nov 2002
Nov 2001

Alchemy, Reflections Art Gallery, Nelson
National Jewellery Showcase, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington
Nelson Suter Art Society Autumn Exhibition, The Suter, Nelson
Klustre 2008 - Nelson Contemporary Jewellers, Refinery Artspace, Nelson
Nelson Suter Art Society Spring Exhibition, The Suter, Nelson
'Re:fine' exhibition, NZ Academy of Fine Arts, Wellington
Consequences' exhibition with Sue Smith, Jewellery Arts Studio, Wellington
Spring Schwing with Sue Smith, Jewellery Arts Studio, Wellington
Klustre 2005 – Nelson Contemporary Jewellers, Jewelbeetle, Nelson
Untitled show with Sue Smith, Jewellery Arts Studio, Wellington
Klustre 2004 – Nelson Contemporary Jewellers, Jewelbeetle, Nelson
Klustre 2003 – Nelson Contemporary Jewellers, Red Gallery, Nelson
Breaking Tradition with Sue Smith, Jewellery Arts Studio, Wellington
100 x 100 x 100 group show, Macpherson Gallery, Auckland
Hungry Creek End-of-Year Student Exhibition, Puhoi
Hungry Creek End-of-Year Student Exhibition, Puhoi

awards
2002 Loft Homes Jewellery Award, 2nd year student