Opening tomorrow An exhibition of the work of pioneering Abstract Expressionist artist Lee Krasner (1908-1984) 30th May -1st September at the Barbican Lee Krasner Desert Moon 1955. Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Joy oh joy this exhibition is fabulous. What a coup for the Barbican the first European exhibition for over 50 years of… Continue reading Living Colour
I was lucky enough to attend The Royal Horticultural's Chelsea Flower show this week. I got there at 8am, opening time and headed for my favourite section The Artisan gardens. I am not going to write about the large corporate sponsored gardens as so much has been written by others about them. Instead I am… Continue reading Chelsea Flower Show
Clerkenwell design week is one of the most anticipated design events of the year. It is a bit of a misnomer as ‘the week’ only lasts for three days. Each year the design practices, interior companies and product designers open their doors for visitors to enjoy what is new and engaging in the design industry.… Continue reading Clerkenwell Design Week 2019
By Janice Gunner published by Batsford. Photographs by Michael Wicks. Techniques and projects for using Shibori dyeing in textile art. Shibori is the Japanese term (from the word ‘to squeeze or wring”) for the dye-resist technique of binding, clamping or gathering the cloth so that the dye cannot reach certain parts. Stitched rings on a… Continue reading Shibori For Textile Artists
By Jennie Ashmore Published by Batsford £16.99 Artworks by Jennie Ashmore, photographs by Euan Adamson. This is the most unusual and beautiful pressed flower book I have ever seen. It is full of amazing compositions that are reminiscent of traditional American Quilts. OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA Early leafwork (1998) using sycamore leaves and fennel seed heads.… Continue reading The Art of Pressed Flowers and Leaves
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