Statement:

Taking inspiration from life, both in physical forms and from emotional reactions Naomi endeavours to show how both collide and create something so fragile and somehow so strong. Combining Kiln formed glass processes with emotional reactions she expresses strengths and vulnerabilities seen through her personal life that she hopes will relate with others in similar circumstances. A process based glass artist who thrives on pushing the boundaries of conventional processes through challenging them and adapting to suit her needs.

Jacques has developed her own way of working to create the delicate yet strong sculptural vessels. A process that has taken her time and patience to develop coined Frit Fusion.

Specialising in advanced kiln-formed glass techniques – her unique way of working creates individual delicate sculptural pieces.

Light refracting and reflecting gives her work the appearance of diamonds and crystal.

Materialise a nugget of true individual emotion.

Exhibitions:

11th November - 23rd November 2025 - Tales in the Making at The Oxmarket. Gallery, Chichester.

15th June - 26 June 2022 - Transformations at Bankside Gallery, London.

8th January - 26th February 2022 - Open Exhibition at the Royal Cambrian Academy Conway

2 November - 13th November 2021 - Designer Crafts Showcase at Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (RBSA).

11th September - 30th October 2021 - Life Forms - A selected exhibition of glass by 33 members of the Contemporary Glass Society at Pyramid Gallery, York

23rd October - 25th October 2019 - ART& York 2019, York Racecourse Knavesmire Stand, North Yorkshire.

21st September 2019 - 8th November 2019 - Glorious Glass, World of Glass, St Helen’s, Merseyside.

24th May - 6th June 2019 - Dreams, Art Number 23, The Old Biscuit Factory, London

3rd February - 1st June 2019 - Carnival Craft Exhibition, RBSA Gallery, Birmingham. B3 1SA

8th January - 30th March 2019 - Guildhall Gallery Exhibition, Stafford, Staffordshire.

12th July - 21st July 2018 - The Hand of the Maker, Designer Crafts, Chelsea, London.

6th July - 19th August 2017 - Vessel Exhibition, Vessel Gallery, London.

Launched 16th July 2017. - Deconstruction Construction, Online Exhibition by Contemporary Glass Society.

28th June - 1st July 2017 - One Year On, New Designers, Business Design Centre, Islington, London.

Awards:

2021: Awarded MSDC membership with the Society of Designer Craftsmen.

2016. Commended. Contemporary Glass Society Glass Student Awards 2016. Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) @ The National Glass Centre. Sunderland. GB.

Education:

2014-16. B.A. (Hons.) Applied Arts. University Of Wolverhampton. Wolverhampton. GB.

2010-14. Foundation Degree, Contemporary Art Practice. Staffordshire University

2013.   P.T.L.L.S. Teaching. Stafford College. Stafford GB.

2009 -10. BTec. National Diploma, Art & Design. Stafford College. Stafford .GB.

2009.   Introduction To Counselling Class. Stafford College. Stafford. GB.