Hidden Art

DESIGNERS MAKERS

Rubykite – From Art to Scarf

Founded by designers Tamara Williams and Joy Leese, RubyKite create original art works that are used in making silk scarves and accessories. Ideas always start with drawings, from a love of composition and visual space through to the energy and freedom of abstract line work. Unique textures are explored through different printmaking techniques which translate beautifully onto each scarf. Each colour story is printed in small batches and packaged by hand.
HIGHLIGHTS, INSPIRATIONS

Olafur Eliasson: In Real Life

Review of major exhibition of Olafur Eliasson at Tate Modern spanning 30 years. Unmissable experiences challenging visitor’s perceptions of reality, and covering his multifaceted interest including sustainability and climate change.
INSPIRATIONS

Weavers of the Clouds: Textile Arts of Peru

Fashion and Textiles Museum 21 June – 8 September 2019 Review by Dieneke Ferguson Weavers of the Cloud showcases the colourful art and textiles of Peru. It includes costumes, tapestries,paintings, photographs, illustations and accessories.
INSPIRATIONS

Chelsea Flower Show 2019

Chelsea Flower Show 2019.

Each garden at the Chelsea Flower Show tells a story and often supports a good cause. For 2019 here are some of the stories.
HIGHLIGHTS, INSPIRATIONS

The Magic of Mull – Seafood, Craft, Puffins and Scenery …

The magic of Mull by Barbara Orton and Dieneke Ferguson. A real feast – great crafts, excellent fresh produce, daily fish and exciting scenery.
INSPIRATIONS

Collect 2019

Collect 2019 was again at the Saatchi Gallery this year. Presented by the Crafts Council it shows Craft in a fine art context. More than 400 artists from 30 countries. In addition to Galleries it includes Collect Open, that showcases individual makers and collaborations.
INSPIRATIONS

Swinging London – A Lifestyle Revolution

Swinging London at the Fashion nad Textiles Museum focuses on the sixties and in particular Mary Quant and Terence Conran and their all embracing influence.

Rubykite – From Art to Scarf

Founded by designers Tamara Williams and Joy Leese, RubyKite create original art works that are used in making silk scarves and accessories. Ideas always start with drawings, from a love of composition and visual space through to the energy and freedom of abstract line work. Unique textures are explored through different printmaking techniques which translate beautifully onto each scarf. Each colour story is printed in small batches and packaged by hand.