I find myself returning to ceramics on a regular basis. Perhaps it is the elemental nature of clay and fire? Whatever it is I’m often drawn to the combination of function and aesthetics which I was pleased to learn are the two pillars of David Worsley’s philosophy. His pieces under the name of Dove Street, which […]
Fairs
Helaina Sharpley’s wire drawing
I’m a bit of a sucker for drawing with wire as I’ve used the technique myself in mixed media pieces. The appeal of three dimensionality and shadowplay can never truly be captured in a photo but these should give you an idea. I saw Helaina’s work at Made London where her trees caught my eye. It was only later that […]
The Cold Press studio and gallery in Norfolk
I met Ben Lawrence of The Cold Press at Tent where his tightly edited stand exuded calm amidst the general hyperactivity of the show. The Cold Press concept has a combination of activities: a gallery in Holt showing and selling work by artisits and makers and a print studio with cottage as artists’ accommodation. The feeling of serenity pervades throughout. I particularly liked Kai […]
Hierve Diseñeria: Alejandro Villareal’s cabinets
Alejandra Villareal of Hierve, a Mexican design studio, showed these impressive freestanding modular vitrines at Design Junction. Some people claim that the display cabinet has no place today but he and I beg to differ. Create your own bespoke display unit with different combinations of modules, internal storage and lighting. No rushed cramming permitted though – if you’re going to go […]
Tape Gear accessories
I met Daniel at the Tape Gear stand during Maison & Objet where he told me about their collection of cork and recycled textile covers for those small sleek bits of technology now essential to so many of us: i-pad, i-pod, i-phone, tablet, laptop, Kindle… I really like the fact that it’s an indie music company that teamed […]
John Galvin at Design Junction
Now that the London Design Festival is over I’ll feature some of the products and makers seen over a period of time having decided against rushing everything out just to be close to the event. Showcases are great but they are only a window to the ongoing background of consistent work required for success. A maker I have admired for a while […]