Bird & Branch have realised that in a fast-paced world obsessed with mass production there is value in slow, traditional manufacturing techniques to create unique functional objects. The…
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Connecting Form & Surface – Sculpture by Ceramic Artist Ken Eastman
When we think about clay we tend to link this material to smooth forms that offer a sleek and seamless surface. Even the pottery wheel, one of the…
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Exploring Familiarity – Abstract Art by Michael Wall
There’s definitely still a space open for experimentation with materials that have potential but are not fully utilised. I suppose we can link all crafts to this kind…
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Layering Backdrops – A Selection of Abstract Art by Jost Münster
The work of German born London-based artist Jost Münster made me think about layering with his collection of abstract art exploring this exact idea through the use of simple shapes.
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Wintry Landscapes – Mountain Range Series by British Ceramic Artist Effie Gibson
British ceramic artist Effie Gibson has a keen eye for nature-inspired surfaces, especially these pieces from her ‘Mountain Range’ series that all reference worn and weathered surfaces.
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Stacking Shape – A Selection of Experimental Artworks by Sophie Smallhorn
Residing in London, British artist Sophie Smallhorn exhibis internationally and looks to explore the relationships between colour, volume and proportion through her sculpture and artworks.
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Spherical & Flowing – Sculptural Vessels by Ceramic Artist Naomi Bikis
Naomi Bikis is a ceramic artist based in East London who looks to blur the line between functional and sculptural, starting out the wheel first and altering them significantly afterward.
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The Tipping Point – Collages by New Zealand Graphic Designer Samantha Totty
London-based New Zealand born Samantha Totty tends to work in collage, exploring the interaction between form, texture and colour using a mixture of off-kilter shapes and a muted palette.
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The Sharing Space – A Visit to Kettle’s Yard Art House in Cambridge, UK
Kettle’s Yard, a house museum located in Cambridge, UK is somewhere that I try to visit on a regular basis and was the creation of Jim Ede, once a curator of the Tate Gallery in London.
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Working With Wool – Solidwool Furniture Project by Justin & Hannah Floyd
Based in Devon, UK is husband and wife team Justin and Hannah Floyd who are the founders of Solidwool, mixing bio-resin with wool to produce unique furniture that can stand the test of time.
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Functional Fine Art – Objects and Seating by Polish Creative Malgorzata Bany
Polish designer Malgorzata Bany now lives and works in London and brings forward her study of Fine Art to the fields of function and objects, creating seating and objects from various materials.
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Craftsmen in Collaboration – Architecture and Interiors by Simon Astridge
Simon Astridge Architecture Workshop is a collect consisting of architects, designers and craftsmen, all of which contribute collaboratively to produce modern architecture and interiors.
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