You may remember my post on Parris Wakefield last year when they launched Additions at Tent. Given the response from that, Howard & Sarah decided to take part in a trade show devoted entirely to furnishing fabrics where their prints stood out in dramatic contrast to the other companies there. The 2 new prints on velvet […]
New designs from Parris Wakefield Additions at London Design Week
Temporary tree sculpture
This was seen on Columbia Road on the way to the flower market. I’m not normally there early in the morning but am glad we were as these tulips wouldn’t have looked so fresh a few hours later. I have no idea who made this but, whoever you are, thank you.
My work at Fiumano Fine Art at the Affordable Art Fair Battersea 13th – 16th March
I have never written about my own work here but am making an exception as Fiumano Fine Art will be showing pieces from my current work for the first time at The Affordable Art Fair in Battersea (Stand J11). I delivered framed and unframed pieces to the gallery a few hours before writing this and […]
Out and about on London’s streets
I love to show my city off to visiting friends and invariably discover things myself on the way. Granary Square, the new location behind Kings Cross, is somewhere I pass by and visit regularly. This time, however, we saw the night-time fountain light show. These shots only give a hint of the gaudiness of colour . They did […]
Contemporary lighting
Maison & Objet is always a good place to see interesting lighting; my selection includes modular OLED lighting system by Blackbody, shown here hung in the form of a chandelier. It works for both large and small scale installations.Re-issued Mantis lighting from Bernard Schottlander was inspired by Alexander Calder in the 1950s. This yarn lampshade […]
Exquisite craftsmanship by Bailey Tomlin
I’ve known Bridget Bailey of Bailey Tomlin for a long time now and have been intrigued by the evolution of her work over the decades. She used to make just hats but the range has developed into something much more. These pieces, seen at Fashioned at Craft Central, give an idea of the delicacy and technical brilliance she has now […]