PAST SHOWS
Tell me a story
29th March - 17th May 2025
This exhibition will feature artists who construct artworks from a wide variety of materials including bronze, ceramics, paper, plant cordage and metal. I'll be presenting vessels inspired by both the Spring and the Summer seasons, made using Japanese paper and natural yarns including wool, mohair and silk.
What is Precious?
3rd May - 28th June 2025
The exhibition explores the concept of 'precious' in a world of mass consumption and waste. It questions material value in a throwaway society, celebrates the use of found, recycled, and repurposed materials, and highlights the impact of climate change on the natural world. It also showcases innovative making techniques that tell compelling stories and spark conversation.
The exhibition is a partnership between Design-Nation and the New Ashgate Gallery. It features 19 artists and designer-makers working across a range of disciplines, including ceramics, textiles, jewellery, paper, and mixed media
Constructed
1st February - 15th March 2025
This exhibition will feature artists who construct artworks from a wide variety of materials including bronze, ceramics, paper, plant cordage and metal. I'll be presenting vessels inspired by both the Winter and the Spring seasons, made using Japanese paper and natural yarns including wool, mohair and silk.
The 7th John Ruskin Prize
'From the Eye to the Hand'
Trinity Buoy Wharf
16th January - 2nd February 2025
The John Ruskin Prize is the fastest growing multi-disciplinary art prize in the UK. With the values of the radical polymath John Ruskin at it's core, the Prize has a growing reputation for supporting and promoting artists, designers and makers whose work defies easy categorisation.
Creative Connections
21st September - 31st October 2024
Creative Connections is a year-long programme which creates a space for creative people who are beginning to establish themselves professionally. Visit the exhibition to gain insights into this new initiative, and explore the specialist skills involved in furniture design, millinery, stone and wood carving, letterpress, textiles, and much more.
Making Spaces
Decorex, Olympia London
6th - 9th October 2024
Making Spaces provides a unique platform for 16 artisans to showcase their skills & craftsmanship to the visitors of Decorex. I will demonstrate the making processes that go into the creation of my unique vessels, providing a hands on experience to the luxury design community.
Design Nation Presents
Hub, Sleaford, Ground Floor Gallery
7th September - 27th October 2024
In this new annual showcase, Design-Nation will shine a spotlight on emerging talents. All exhibiting makers have recently graduated at BA & MA levels & have a strong commitment to sustainable practice. Expect to see an inspiring programme of supporting events alongside.
Summer Exhibition
The Royal Academy of Arts, London
18th June - 18th August 2024
I was overjoyed that my 'Imbolc' vessels inspired by the Spring season were selected to be shown at the Royal Academy’s Summer Exhibition. They were displayed in the sunny turmeric coloured Lecture Room, which has been hung by Veronica Ryan RA.
Held every year since 1769, the Summer Exhibition displays works in a variety of mediums and genres by emerging & established artists. It is the world’s oldest open submission exhibition, and I was honoured to be a part of it.
Future Icons Selects
The Bargehouse, Oxo Tower Wharf
London Craft Week
16th - 19th May 2024
Future Icons Selects is an annual showcase with over 50 artists from a multitude of craft disciplines on display, demonstarting the very best in contemporary craft from around the world as part of London Craft Week.
Future Icons Selects is on a mission to highlight working artisans and create a platform for them to sustainably grow their businesses and help keep crafts skills alive.
Formed with Future Heritage
Chelsea Harbour Design Centre
9th - 13th October 2023
Formed with Future Heritage brought exceptional work by 40+ contemporary makers to the home of design and decoration – Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour, with many new pieces created specially for the event.
Future Heritage has a track record for spotting the next big thing. For this year’s edition, renowned design journalist and curator Corinne Julius carefully selected contemporary makers at the forefront of craft. Their work was thoughtfully and rigorously executed with makers pushing their chosen material or process in new directions.
Alchemy of Form
Mint Gallery London
London Design Festival 2023
16th – 30th September
This captivating exhibition both inspires and delights with an alchemy of transformative materials and forms. The collection features new perspectives and pioneering techniques, which offer thought-provoking insights into a progressive and playful approach to design.