I do love a good bag and these two designers seen at MADE London certainly know about making them. Although very different, each produces a “classic” style. I didn’t choose deliberately but both makers below are based in London. Frank Horn is the name of the brand, not the person, though Francis is his middle […]
Fairs
Tableware at MADE London at Canary Wharf
Lighter evenings feel like a gift of time so I profited by visiting the latest fair by MADE London held at the Winter Garden East in Canary Wharf. We were really taken by the mid-century aesthetic of Elizabeth Renton’s domestic ceramics in a sophisticated colour palette. One piece that stood out for me for the subtlety of […]
A couple of the artists showing at Roy’s People Art Fair
My participation in the second Roy’s People Art Fair, which took place at The Bargehouse, OXO Tower in London, is the last (for a few weeks at least) of a blur of constant creative and commercial activity this year. Robert Robinson is popular on the art fair circuit exhibiting his books and cut-outs, with subjects […]
Artists discovered at The Other Art Fair at Victoria House, London. Post 2 of 2
I never had enough time in the mornings before the fair opened to look around properly but enjoyed finding these artists, all previously unknown to me. Ian Rayer-Smith’s lush abstracts seduced me with their colour and the energy of mark-making; they also come across as rich in meaning. I see myths and legends with the […]
Artists discovered at The Other Art Fair at Victoria House, London. Post 1 of 2
It’s pretty obvious that I’m a rabid fan of The Other Art Fair, both as exhibitor and visitor with the recent event no different. I love the exciting environment as well as the supportive community of artists and that you can see and buy fabulous art directly from the creators themselves. I really enjoy getting to […]
The Dark Side: some of my work to be shown at The Other Art Fair
I haven’t been out and about as much as usual as have been busy with tight deadlines so, as there’s now just a week to go till The Other Art Fair I’ve been exclusively focussed on the studio developing new work to exhibit. Here are a few snaps of a couple of pieces that’ll be on my […]