YORKSHIRE ART LOOP EXHIBITION

The wonderful collaborative art project Yorkshire Art Loop. The finale, showcasing the works of all 30+ artists who participated was launched at Pop Up Art Space in Bradford.

This exhibition is the responses in sequence to the Ian McMillan poem ‘Apple Dream’ written for the project – based on the idea of Chinese whispers the 30+ pieces were created in a response to the previous artist work of art produced over 7 months.

The exhibition was held at the Pop Up art space, Centenary Sq., Bradford in 2011.

Orange Team
Andrew Warburton
Tony Cree
Des Pattison
Neil Thompson
Sally Barker
Elizabeth Milner
Rosie Dodds
Lorain Behrens
Linda Harrison 

Green Team
Dorothy Ann Simister
Michelle Leon
Amy Hirst
Helen Sargeant
Simon James
Morwenna Catt
Gillian Holt
Karen Stanfield

Yellow Team
Marvin Harrison
Kate Desforges
Damian Clark
Cath Brooke
Dom Chastney
Ellie Thomas
Ann-Marie Atkinson
Terry Hardie
Laura Milner
Clare Ashton
Ann Rutherford
Louise Crosby

The Yorkshire Art Loop is a West Yorkshire Visual Arts (WYVAN) collaboration between West Yorkshire Print Workshop, LOCA, East Street Arts, Art House, Wakefield and Upper Calderdale Artists Network.

STELLA McCARTNEY – CUSTOM MADE SCULPTED RUG

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADELE JACKSON - ANTARCTIC INSPIRED RUG

 

I recently collaborated with artist Adele Jackson to produce a bespoke rug for her living room.

Adele has a passion for Antarctic natural history and she chose the breathtaking land and seascapes as the starting point for creating the rug design.

To make the experience more personal I invited Adele to the studio where she drew out her final design on the rug canvas before I tufted it.

 

Using different thicknesses of yarns and various linen, silk and viscose mixes created different textures and visual qualities in the rug. The silk gave a shimmering ice-like effect whilst the thick felted black yarn give a tumultuous feel to echo the turbulent waters of the ocean.

I gave Adele creative direction in terms knowing the qualities of different yarns and advising on final yarn combination choices.

The finished rug depicts the skyline of Vinson Massif, the largest mountain in Antarctica, with the dark depths of the Southern Ocean in the foreground. 

www.adelejackson.org.uk

UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD - BREAK OUT AREA RUG

I was recently approached to create a custom made rug to be fitted into this break out area for students at University of Huddersfield , Canal Side West Campus, West Yorkshire, UK.

The stone floor in this converted mill was listed and therefore could not be damaged or any adhesives used.

The area needed to be templated to allow us to have a physical record of the area as no accurate plans existed of the seating and podium.

Each colour was custom dyed to match a set of colours that was chosen for the laminate treatments to be used in the interior.

The start of the semi circular rug being made in the studio in Mirfield.

 

 

The fitted rug was made slightly oversized to allow for it to be fitted around the seating area.

The front leading edges were "Taped and Turned" and slightly chamfered to prevent them being a trip hazard in this high traffic reception area. 

 

 

 

The finished rug echoed the newly fitted circular lighting as well as the new interior colour scheme.

MADE NORTH - Designer Showcase

MADE NORTH - Designer Showcase

at the d-space gallery at Digital Media Centre, Barnsley.

Until 17th of August 2012

The MADE NORTH Designer Showcase celebrates today’s innovators and provides a creative platform for presenting their work.  The exhibition runs until the 17th of August.

Creative innovation by artists and designers is integral to the continued renaissance of the north. The exhibition showcases products, furniture and prototypes by both established and emerging northern talent.

MADE NORTH brings an exciting mix of contemporary design to a wider audience and presents opportunities for people to interact with, learn about and buy the work. We want to promote awareness of contemporary northern design and the designers. 

MADE NORTH is a project of creative organisation Culture North. Patrick Murphy, Creative Director says “MADE NORTH brings an exciting mix of contemporary design to a wider audience and presents opportunities for people to interact with, learn about and buy the work. We want to promote awareness of contemporary northern design.”

At the heart of the MADE NORTH project is a desire to reconnect people with the source of the things that they buy for their homes and lifestyle. “We aim to put a face and personality to designers and producers and make buying local and regional design easier.” says Patrick.

The exhibition includes new work from Hebden Bridge based furnture maker Jim Leach, a range of products by Newcastle based designers Deadgood including work by David Irwin whose ‘Working Girl’ furniture range was only launched last month. Superb handmade home wares by Turner & Harper from York, innovative wall mounted accessories by Bettina Nissen and DesignedMade from Holmfirth showcase a range of metal bowls in bold colours and striking patterns. Laura Slater from Wakefield and Area Rugs from Mirfield collaborate on a contemporary rug design. The exhibition also features the MADE NORTH Launch Pad platform, Launch Pad offers an opportunity to exhibit new works, prototypes  and ideas by emerging designer/makers.It allows audience engagement with new work and encourages feedback and comment. We are showcasing the work of Daniel Scofield recent Furniture and Product Design graduate from Sheffield Hallam University.

 

 

 

 

Venue:

d-space gallery

Digital Media Centre, County Way,

Barnsley, S70 2JW

Open Mon-Fri 10am-4pm

To view further information about the designers who are taking part in the exhibition please visit - http://www.madenorth.co.uk/2012/01/01/exhibitions/

Opening Times:The d-space gallery is open to the public weekdays 10am-4pm

Venue: County Way  Barnsley, South Yorkshire S70 2JW

01226 720700 http://www.barnsleydmc.co.uk

 MADE NORTH is supported by the Design Fund for Growth and is a partnership between the Design Council and Culture North.

The Digital Media Centre is a vibrant, affordable office and meeting environment designed to support the success and development of creative, digital and media businesses

People in the digital and creative industries need somewhere special to work, somewhere inspiring. That's what the Digital Media Centre delivers. Based in the creative heart of Barnsley, the DMC is a dynamic, purpose-built centre which is home to a thriving community of creative, digital and media professionals.

Contact:

Should you require any further images or information please contact:

Patrick Murphy, Culture North,

Call: 07958 367808

Email: patrick@culturenorth.org