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This is the public profile of Clive and Tina Bullivant, click here to view our interview with Clive and Tina BullivantAbout Clive and Tina Bullivant : Clive and Tina Bullivant started 'Lovemirror-mirror' in August 2013 to draw on their backgrounds as designers and silversmiths. They chose to work specifically in Pewter, a traditional material for art metalwork making their products more accessible to a wider audience. Their work is characterized be richness of ornament and decorative use of supporting materials. Pieces make eye-catching use of colour both in stones and crystals used and in the organza backings applied to their products.
STATEMENT OF ART:We have always considered ourselves as designers and problem solvers. Time and experience has changed our perceptions and understanding of need and creativity but we are essentially driven by the same motivation we have always had. Sometimes you get so locked into a specialist area that you can struggle to see beyond conventional wisdom and get trapped in a kind of design dogma. It’s good to come at problems as a fresh voice unencumbered by following the rules. We think that all things are possible in product design providing it is within the laws of physics and even then you have to ask the question ‘what if?..’ That’s a powerful tool whether you are considering form and function, innovation, or aesthetics. ‘Yes we can’ was built into our philosophy long ago. As designers we have developed designs in a wide range of materials including smart and modern materials embracing cutting edge technologies to deliver a solution. Our passion is still our work in jewellery, silversmithing and the decorative arts.
It’s become a cliché to say you only notice good design by its absence which puts an emphasis on operation and functionality, We believe it goes further than this. Good design should also provoke an emotional response, a connection between the product and the user increasing its desirability enormously. We also think we have an increasingly sophisticated user base ready to make that connection. Design is one of the defining markers of cultural development. It can bridge ideological differences whilst retaining individual identity. Art and Design are powerful tools that can lead development and because of this a significant responsibility rests with those practicing in the field to ensure sustainability and reduce detrimental human impact from technology, and if allowed they can be a key tool in educating and developing respect for quality and performance.
ORGANIZATION:
Mirror-mirror
NON-DESIGN OCCUPATION:
Teacher Education, research, training
EDUCATION:
1978 Silverware design BAhons Wood Metal Ceramics and Plastics Brighton Polytechnic Faculty of Art
1987 Post Graduate Certificate in Education, Brighton Polytechnic Faculty of Education
EXPERIENCE:
1979, silverware designer/manufacturer, Smith and Stevens Enamels, Brighton/UK
1981, independent cutlery designer, Brighton, England
1988, teacher of design, Tunbridge Wells, England
1998, Head of Design Faculty, Tonbridge England
2002, Freelance design consultant, East Sussex, England
MIXED EXHIBITIONS:
1981, Cutlery of the Eighties Exhibition, Goldsmiths' Hall, London/United Kingdom
1985, European Silver Triennale, Touring Exhibition
2009, Goldsmiths' Craft and Design Council Awards, London/United Kingdom
2011,Goldsmiths' Craft and Design Council Awards, London/United Kingdom
2012 'A' design award Exhibition
2013 Goldsmiths' Craft and Design Council Awards, London/United Kingdom
2013 'A' design award Exhibition
AWARDS:
1977 Highly Commended Johnson Matthey Silver award
1981 Shortlisted in H. Perrovetz cutlery design competition
2009 Silver award, Craft and Design Council Awards, 2D design
2011 Gold award, Craft and Design council awards, 2D design
2013 Craft and Design Council Award
2013 Gold A design award
2020 Goldsmiths Craft and Design Council lockdown challenge winners
PRESS APPEARANCES:
2012 design trophy.org March
2012 designd.org March
2012 ArtQart.com April
2013 design u trust.net March
2013 meetdesign.org February
ACCOLADES:
1982 top twenty cutlery designers H.Perrovetz with Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
English (native), French (pre-intermediate), Italian (pre-intermediate)
COMPUTER LITERACY:
Rhinocerous IV, Flamingo
HOBBIES:
Theatre, Opera and ballet, jewellery collecting
WEB SITE:
www.lovemirrormirror.com
PORTFOLIO URL:
www.lovemirrormirror.com
REGISTRATION DATE:
2011-05-18 06:01:57
COUNTRY/REGION:
Great Britain
ACCOUNT TYPE:
Enterprise
Awards received by Clive and Tina Bullivant
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Room Hub Occasional Table and Storage Unit A' Design Award Winner for Furniture Design Category in 2011 Clive and Tina Bullivant for Cnbconcepts |
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Pit Stop Table Pepper Mill/Shaker A' Design Award Winner for Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design Category in 2011 Clive and Tina Bullivant for Cnbconcepts |
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Humming Bird Salad Dressing Set A' Design Award Winner for Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design Category in 2012 Clive and Tina Bullivant for Cnbconcepts |
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One Good Tern Mortar and Pestle With Strainer Bronze A' Design Award Winner for Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design Category in 2011 Clive and Tina Bullivant for Cnbconcepts |
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Masquerade Make-Up Mirrors Bronze A' Design Award Winner for Fine Arts and Art Installation Design Category in 2015 Clive and Tina Bullivant for Lovemirror-Mirror |
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Urchin Table Cruet/Condiment Set Silver A' Design Award Winner for Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design Category in 2011 Clive Bullivant for Cnbconcepts |
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Oceana Make-Up Mirrors Silver A' Design Award Winner for Fine Arts and Art Installation Design Category in 2013 Clive and Tina Bullivant for Mirror Mirror |
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Bear Hug Bottle Chiller/Ice Bucket Golden A' Design Award Winner for Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design Category in 2012 Clive Bullivant |
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