Nick Hackett is a Melbourne based blacksmith artist. Nick moved to Melbourne in 1989 having completed undergraduate studies in metalsmithing at UTAS School of Art, Launceston, returning to complete post graduate studies in 1994.
Since 1990 he and his partner Mary have operated NMH Metalworks, an art based metalwork business concentrating on furniture, decorative architectural ironwork and public art commissions. Clientele include private individuals, businesses, corporations and local government
In 2014 Nick completed a Master of Arts, Art in Public Space at RMIT University and was placed on the Vice Chancellors list for Academic Excellence .
His research project “Unmaking” now forms the basis of his parallel contemporary art practice.
CURRICULUM VITAE
NICK HACKETT 0401 515 193 nmhmetalworks@gmail.com
CURRENT STATUS
Co owner NMH Metalworks, Art Metalwork business
QUALIFICATIONS
2014 Master of Arts with Distinction (Art in Public Space) RMIT University
2013 Graduate Diploma (Art in Public Space) RMIT University
2009 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. ASCET TAFE Melbourne.
1994 Graduate Diploma in Fine Art (Metalsmithing), UTAS
1993 Advanced Certificate in Engineering (Manufacture), RMIT TAFE
1987 Associate Diploma in Visual Art (Metalsmithing), UTAS
EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS
2015 Momentary Force. Radiant Pavilion. With Mary Hackett WOT studios North Melbourne.
2015 Raw Coercion. With Mary Hackett. PS50. RMIT
2014 Material Perception, First Site, RMIT
2014 Material Perception, D11, Docklands, Melbourne
2014 Uneasy Truces, Conduit Arts, Fitzroy
2013 Unmaking Making, D11, Docklands, Melbourne
2013 Supporters' Show, D11, Docklands Melbourne
2012 NOCTURNAL City of Greater Dandenong. Light based installation.
2012 RMIT Old Melbourne Gaol Installations
2012 RMIT CERES Installations
2009 Australian Blacksmiths, Briars Park Mt Martha
1994 Post Graduate Works (solo), Launceston
Arced Up, ABC Gallery North Melbourne
Fringe Furniture 7, Melbourne Fringe Festival, Fitzroy Town Hall
1992 Real and Forged - Contemporary Australian Metal, Jam Factory, Adelaide
Light Metal to Heavy Medium, Gallery M17, Southgate, Melbourne,
Chair Indulgence, Salon des Arts, Balaclava
1991 Fringe Furniture 5, Melbourne Fringe Festival, Fitzroy Town Hall
1988 Graduate Metal 3, Crafts Council, Brisbane
AWARDS
RMIT Vice Chancellors Awards list 2014
SELECTED COMMISSIONS
TM DESIGN GROUP
Bendigo RSL, Memorial sculptures, 2014
Bentleigh RSL, Memorial sculptures, 2012
Harbour Town Hotel, feature ironwork, 2008
CITY OF DAREBIN
Cochrane Reserve Redevelopment, 2015
Lahinch Reserve Redevelopment, 2013
RCL PROPERTY GROUP
Renaissance Rise gateway piece, 2011
KINGLAKE WEST MECHANICS INSTITUTE
Black Saturday memorial sculpture, Garden of Reflection, 2011
TAYLOR AND CULLITY P/L,
Melbourne International Festival of the Arts 1995, feature lighting collaboration
City of Moreland, Dunston Reserve redevelopment, 1992
Melbourne Zoo, feature paving collaboration1994
SITE ART PROJECTS,
City of Moreland, Kirkdale St Reserve redevelopment, 1994
Broadmeadows CHS, Coolaroo Reserve redevelopment,1993
City of Port Phillip, Dickens St public housing development 1994
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