The Sleep Event Europe is held at the Business Design Centre in London. It showcases the design, development and architecture of hotels worldwide combining an exhibition and a conference. The NEWH is a networking resource for the hospitality industry providing scholarships for students entering the field of hospitality as well as networking opportunities for members. You may […]
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As a working contemporary artist I visit many exhibitions and shows, but sometimes it is the things I see that are part of daily life that capture my interest. My one-minute blog of interesting things reflects the fact that although we are increasingly time-poor, there is creativity all around us. Email me at info@carolinebanks.co.uk with your name and email to receive a weekly post that only takes 1 minute to read.
Romney Marsh Wools – all raised on the farm
I came across this company last week at the Country Living Fair – the offer of a blob of hand cream was difficult to resist. This company is exactly what it says on the label: a family farm that straddles part of Romney Marsh and Adlington & Bonnington in Kent. Kristina and Paul Boulden, sixth […]
Greenpeace Rainbow Warrior III in London
This post is all about innovative design, vision and sustainability and lyricism. I was fortunate enough to tour Rainbow Warrior III, Greenpeace‘s new boat yesterday, built to their specifications so completely bespoke. It is a beauty (I’ve always had trouble calling boats “she” ) with very distinctive A-line masts allowing it to carry almost 13oo […]
TracktileTables made me laugh
Tracktile Tables designed by Three Foot Three Design in Nottingham launched at 100% Design this autumn. A little train with wagons to hold chocolates and snacks (also sold) travels along tracks in the table. Tiles can be configured to your preferred route then flip back to make a plain table when not in use. Was it […]
Light Calligraphy by Julien Breton
I was impressed by the beauty and impermanence of Julien Breton aka Kalaam’s work which recently popped into my in box. He combines a style of calligraphy, inspired by hip-hop, french, arabic, chinese and japanese culminating in a hybrid script. He started with paper then moved onto computers and light using bodies to create the […]
Very different ceramics – Penkridge at Origin
Sometimes things are just wonderfully made. They don’t need to be hugely designed or modern, brilliant quality works just as well. Penkridge were set up in 1984 and are considered the best in their field which is, as you can see, realistic reproductions of fruit, vegetables and nuts. These photos should give you an idea. Yes, […]
Derek Wilson ceramics seen at Origin
Derek Wilson has an austerity of form rarely seen in contemporary handmade tableware; his celadon teacups are a delight and were really refreshing to see at Origin. I love the modern yet classic shapes… and those handles. He says that he is interested in the concepts of restraint, containment and modernism and it shows.
Ornella Stocco
Ornella Stocco has created Underconstruction, using decorated porcelain joints to make wooden scaffolding furniture, seen at Designers Block. Porcelain is seen as a delicate and fragile material but can be in fact be pretty strong. Creativity is shared between her components and your imagination so begin playing for flexible living.
Super Design – Ghost furniture by Studio Drift
Another exhibitor at Super Design was Studio Drift with the ethereal Ghost collection. These are plexiglass block chairs and tables with tiny bubbly “ectoplasm” forming another chair or table inside. It’s as if the inner piece is protected from the vicissitudes of the outside world by the plexiglass casement. Visit their site to see more lyrical work. […]
Super Design – Diamond Shot by David Roux-Fouillet
Super Design took place at the same time as Frieze again this year. We were lucky enough to witness a demonstration of David Roux-Fouillet‘s rifle idea for setting jewellery at the launch party. The concept of a bespoke gift produced from a killing machine is intriguing to put it mildly. Here are my images of the […]