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Crafts Magazine

11.14.2011 by Eileen Moylan //

Crafts Magazine
Crafts Magazine

I had planned to write about the workshop today but the postman arrived with the new Crafts magazine and I spent the past hour reading it. So instead I’m going to write about the magazine that has dragged me away from the workshop!

Crafts magazine is published  bi-monthly by the British Crafts Council. As the title suggests it doesn’t just deal with silversmiths but covers all craft medium like ceramics, glass, and textiles.  There are very few publications dedicated completely to silversmithing but I really like that I can view a range of disciplines in one magazine. Often there will be a piece in glass or wood that I fall in love with and draw inspiration from in my own work.

As well as lots of interviews with emerging and established makers they also have a great review section. They review current exhibitions and books. Many of the contributors are makers so you get a different perspective on a variety of disciplines. It’s great for keeping up to date on upcoming exhibitions. I usually check it out before going to London so I can plan my exhibition itinerary!.

When writing this I did a quick calculation on how  many years I’ve been reading Crafts magazine. I have issues going back to 2000 and I think I’ve been reading it since I started art college in 1996. That’s fifteen years!! They must be doing something right if I still love seeing it arrive in the post!

If you want to check it out rather than committing to a subscription have a look at their website as it has lots of information on the latest publication as well as taster articles and images.

Categories // My Inspirations Tags // contemporary British silver, contemporary jewellery, Crafts Magazine

Collect 2011

05.04.2011 by Eileen Moylan //

Collect 2011
Collect 2011

I got my copy of Crafts magazine in the post this morning. Crafts is a contemporary craft magazine published by the British Crafts Council. It’s a great place to see new work from international craftspeople and as well as lots of exhibition reviews and listings. This issue came with a free supplement on the Crafts’ Council’s upcoming ‘Collect’ fair. Collect is an art fair that brings together international galleries representing over 300 contemporary makers and it’s on in London this weekend!

Work of Silversmith Simone ten Hompel
Work of Silversmith Simone ten Hompel

This year there are thirty seven galleries that will exhibiting at the Saatchi Gallery. The Crafts Council of Ireland and the National Craft Gallery will be exhibiting a number of Irish makers. This is an amazing opportunity for Irish craftspeople to be seen by international buyers and collectors. There are ceramic artists such as Sara Flynn and Jack Doherty as well as the amazing furniture of Yaffe Mays and Nest Design.  I couldn’t find any Irish jewellers or silversmiths exhibiting this year but if I’ve overlooked someone please let me know.

Celadon Hipped Vessels, Sara Flynn
Celadon Hipped Vessels, Sara Flynn

 

Yaffe Mays Furniture
Yaffe Mays Furniture

As well as the main fair there will also be a number of other attractions such as the new Project Space where artists and designers will be collaborating and creating new pieces to complement the work on display in the main halls. They will also have another area dedicated to a selection of films by some of the exhibiting makers. This is a great addition to the fair to give the public a glimpse into the practice of contemporary craftspeople. The other focus of the show this year is the promotion of new and emerging makers with around one third of exhibitors being ‘first timers’.

Unfortunately I won’t be able to see all this great work in the ‘flesh’ but I’d love to hear from anybody who makes it to the Saatchi this weekend!

Indian Pot 2, Bud Latven
Indian Pot 2, Bud Latven
'Fragments No 2', Silver, Ane Christensen
'Fragments No 2', Silver, Ane Christensen

 

 

 

Categories // My Inspirations, Silver Surfing Tags // British Crafts Council, Collect 2011, contemporary British silver, contemporary Irish silver, Crafts Council of Ireland, Crafts Magazine, Silver, silversmith

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