{"title":"Hands On | 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/collections\/nic-joly\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNic Joly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is loved by collectors for his fantastically-detailed miniature sculptures with their heartfelt emotional content and his trademark ‘little people’, but his latest collection, \u003cem\u003eHands On\u003c\/em\u003e, is deeply personal, and takes his art in a new direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough Nic’s heart is still with those ‘little people’, he has been secretly working on a private passion project since 1997, and he’s now ready to reveal it to the world. The \u003cem\u003eHands On\u003c\/em\u003e collection has been named in honour of his roots from his former life as a carpenter and In many ways, this work is Nic revisiting and reflecting on his former self and bringing the experience and skills of those early years into the present.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nic-joly-accepting-original","title":"Accepting","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith the crisp white background, the electric blue mixed and developed by Nic, gains a new life. The use of two different geometric forms allows the piece to become fluid and embrace one of the bronze figurines at the centre top of the piece. The two figurines are a statement typical from Nic – present in all pieces of the “Hands On” collection. “Hands On” is an homage to Nic’s roots, representing the artist revisiting his former self and bringing the experience and skills of the formative years in carpentry to the present. See more of Hands On \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/collections\/nic-joly\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nic Joly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599979032925,"sku":"NJO-ORI-POR-31074","price":5250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/njo-1-accepting_2023-05-16T06-36-19.jpg?v=1745946217"},{"product_id":"nic-joly-aeon-iv-original","title":"Aeon IV","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn Aeon IV, Nic creates a new universe. The use of circular shapes to break up the white, creates a dynamic and interesting visual environment that is topped up by a statement bronze figurine at the centre of the circles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Hands On” is an homage to Nic’s roots, representing the artist revisiting his former self and bringing the experience and skills of the formative years in carpentry to the present. 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With the use of the accent blue, mixed and developed by the artist, the piece gains its own meaning and life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Hands On” is an homage to Nic’s roots, representing the artist revisiting his former self and bringing the experience and skills of the formative years in carpentry to the present. See more of Hands On \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/collections\/nic-joly\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nic Joly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599981719901,"sku":"NJO-ORI-POR-31083","price":8950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/njo-believe-in-me-1_2023-05-16T09-25-34.jpg?v=1749468110"},{"product_id":"nic-joly-in-awe","title":"In Awe","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn a striking piece where the accent blue, the white background and the two bronze figurines take the lead, Nic creates an astonishing central piece. The “Hands On” collection is characterised by 3 main elements: the bronze figurines, the geometrical elements and the crisp colours. In “In Awe” all these elements are perfectly balanced in an intriguing piece. With the use of the accent blue, mixed and developed by the artist, contrasted by the pale background and the bronze of the figures, the piece gains its own meaning and life staying simple whilst intriguing. The predominate use of geometrical shapes becomes a form of expression with the rectangular shape and the pattern created with circles adding a dynamic element to the artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Hands On” is an homage to Nic’s roots, representing the artist revisiting his former self and bringing the experience and skills of the formative years in carpentry to the present. 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With the use of the accent blue, mixed and developed by the artist, contrasted by the pale background and the bronze of the figures, the piece gains its own meaning and life staying simple whilst intriguing. The predominate use of circular geometrical shapes becomes a form of expression adding a dynamic element to the artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Hands On” is an homage to Nic’s roots, representing the artist revisiting his former self and bringing the experience and skills of the formative years in carpentry to the present. 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It does not matter; they just have to let one figure go with an act of kindness. When they have done this Nic would love to hear their story about the figures journey. There will be a QR code in the box for clients to scan which will enable them to share their story with Nic and become a part of the One Rule installation, so they will be a part of the artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e“By doing this, together we have an opportunity to create an amazing archive and story around our relationships with the people and places that mean something to us – helping us to remember that we are all one.\u003c\/em\u003e”\u003c\/strong\u003e – Nic Joly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis timed limited edition is only available for one year, until 16th May 2024. 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The labyrinth of circles is topped with a bronze figurine at the centre – one of the iconic elements of Joly’s work. The intense blue, mixed and developed by the artists, brings the sculpture together in a beautiful contrast of colours and textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Hands On” is an homage to Nic’s roots, representing the artist revisiting his former self and bringing the experience and skills of the formative years in carpentry to the present. 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