Nick Dong



Born:

1973, Taipei, Taiwan

Training / Education:

  • University of Oregon, USA / MFA in Metalsmithing and Jewelry / 1999 ~ 2002
  • Tung-Hai University, Taiwan / BFA in Mixed Medias / 1992 ~ 1996
  • Work Experience:
  • The Crucible, Oakland, CA / Instructor / 2003~
  • Gallery Flux, San Francisco, CA / Bench Jeweler / 2003~2004
  • University of Oregon, Eugene, OR / Instructor / 2000~2002
  • Exhibitions (Solo & Group Shows):
  • 2004 / 200 Rings (Group) / Velvet da Vinci (San Francisco)
  • 2004 / Confluence (Solo) / Build Gallery (San Francisco)
  • 2003 / Be Enlightened (Solo) / Atelier Gallery (San Francisco)

Awards / Grants:

  • 2003 / Cheongju International Craft Biennale 2003 / Chengju Museum of Art, South Korea / Special citation

Collections (Private & Museum):

  • Private / Komater Collection / San Francisco / 2002

Publications:

  • Lard Books, 1000 Rings - Inspiring Adornments for the Hand / 2004
  • Metalsmith magazine / Exhibition in Print / 2002

Artist Statement:

I am an artist who comes from a multi-cultural background who likes to use the authoritative materiality of traditional craft, combined with philosophical twists to comment on socio-economic agendas as well as our basic human condition.