A new exhibition is coming to Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre this month, which I am looking forward to seeing. Running Stitch – Atmospheres, recollections and narratives in textiles: Becky Adams, Claire Cawte and Ruth Harries. The exhibition combines the new fabric language of Claire Cawte, the exploration of emotion and memory in stitch by Ruth [...]
Christy Keeney studied ceramics at the Royal College of Art in London And he has also been commissioned by the sculptor Eduardo Paolozzi and HRH Prince of Wales. His work is an investigation of the human figure and his forms are stretched to the point where sculpture and drawing overlap. After spending 17 years in [...]
“Scratch” Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre, Cwmbran 17.09.11 – 12.11.11 LGAC has travelled the UK identifying the finest 2011 graduates who are pushing the boundaries of applied art whilst maintaining the finest traditions of their craft. This year’s Portal exhibition introduces award winning ceramicists, textile makers & jewellery designers destined to lead and shape the next [...]
Goff trained at the West of England College of Art, Bristol, Cardiff College of Art and Cardiff University. He is a member of the Contemporary Art Society for Wales. “Although most of his paintings have personal recollection and experience as their foundation, they are ‘generalised’ in a way which makes their appeal extremely wide ranging.” [...]
Becky Adams is a collector of stories; they become an integral part of her life and are ingrained into the making of her work through the sophisticated use of stitch, vintage fabric and antique ephemera. There is a subtle and respectful glance to the study of the human condition; each piece is aware of its [...]
Winchester-based jeweller Lindsey Mann makes lively, colourful pieces using printed aluminium, plastics, silver and found domestic objects. She calls them wearable sculptures rather than jewellery as many of her pieces can both be worn and used as an ornament to decorate the home. Her work references domestic crafts, home interiors and household gadgetry and she [...]
Amy Cooper grew up in idyllic Cornwall, spending much of her youth in the countryside and on the beach. After travelling and a series of menial jobs she attended Falmouth School of Art for their foundation course, with a view to furthering her painting skills. She quickly grew disillusioned with aspects of the fine art [...]
FORM Contemporary Craft began in 2008 as a specialist Contemporary Craft Gallery, based in Blaenavon, South Wales. I set it up because of my passion that it would showcase some of the top designer makers in the UK (established and up & coming). The gallery featured some fantastic designer makers and artists, such as John [...]
