{"title":"Luke Abell, NSCADU","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy work is driven by curiosity. I am interested in how mechanisms can be worn on the \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003ebody, how an object shifts when it is interacted with, and how the wearer becomes part \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eof the piece. Many of my designs include moving components or structural elements \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003ethat allow the object to change position or balance in unexpected ways.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI work primarily in silver, combining traditional metalsmithing techniques with digital tools \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eand 3D printing. I approach each piece through experimentation, letting material \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eproperties guide form and function. While exploring balance and movement in kinetic, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003emechanical jewelry and hollowware, I emphasize clean finishes and soft geometric \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eforms.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI want the wearer to interact with the work, as well as the viewer to enjoy the shifting of \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003ethe object as it changes, focusing on the movement and its flow.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bottom-pouring-teapot-by-luke-abell","title":"Bottom Pouring Teapot by Luke Abell","description":"\u003cp\u003eTitle: Bottom Pouring Teapot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Sterling Silver, Grey Photopolymer Resin, Dyed Clear Photopolymer resin,\u003cbr\u003eRubber “O” Ring\u003cbr\u003eTechniques: Raising, Fabrication, Casting, Hydraulic Press Forming, 3D Printing\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 8 X 11 X 12 CM\u003cbr\u003eCreation Date: April 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrice: NFS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lapaigallery.com\/collections\/luke-abell-nscadu\" title=\"Luke Abell Collection\"\u003eLuke Abell Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"23rd ANJSC Exhibition\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lapaigallery.com\/pages\/23rd-annual-national-jewellery-student-competition\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eReturn to 23rd ANJSC Exhibition \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"L.A. Pai Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47354836648020,"sku":"LukeAbell1","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/7367\/files\/Abell_Luke_Bottom_Pouring_Teapot2.jpg?v=1783955873"},{"product_id":"balance-spoons-by-luke-abell","title":"Balance Spoons by Luke Abell","description":"\u003cp\u003eTitle: Balance Spoons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Sterling Silver, Dyed Clear Photopolymer resin, Spring Steel\u003cbr\u003eTechniques: Forging, Fabrication, 3D Printing\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 26 x 2 x 2 cm (Purple) 16 x 2 x 2 cm (Pink) 22 x 3 x 3 cm (Green) 18 x 5 x 2 cm\u003cbr\u003eCreation Date: February 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrice: NFS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lapaigallery.com\/collections\/luke-abell-nscadu\" title=\"Luke Abell Collection\"\u003eLuke Abell Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"23rd ANJSC Exhibition\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lapaigallery.com\/pages\/23rd-annual-national-jewellery-student-competition\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eReturn to 23rd ANJSC Exhibition \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"L.A. Pai Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47354849722452,"sku":"LukeAbell2","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/7367\/files\/Abell_Luke_Balanced_Spoons_6e24794f-ad04-4639-96d9-02484ff2a34e.jpg?v=1783956396"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/7367\/collections\/LeblancMicha_Photo_02_c7bfc9b4-48da-4645-af17-1d01c99e57b5.jpg?v=1783955887","url":"https:\/\/www.lapaigallery.com\/collections\/luke-abell-nscadu.oembed","provider":"L.A. Pai Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}