The year is finally coming to a close with shortening daylight and a cold studio.
There has been so much to celebrate and acknowledge this year - in particular the support and encouragement given by visitors to shows, and fellow exhibitors to the work. I have been on a great journey and it really does feel like a steep, exciting learning curve.
I cannot thank all of you who have been so supportive, critical and analytical enough for your prompts ,wise judgement and gentle words.
Some new ideas now being made into real objects which I am very excited about and want to share with you.
A porcelain, dishwasher proof, ‘tasse’ coffee cup. And yes there’s another nod toward the luxuriant world of textiles with a quilted look.
Being outdoors and enjoying walking and gardening has inspired much of my work. At a Garden Club (!) meeting I had the good fortune to listen to Andy and Kate of Urban Herbs UK (look for them on Instagram, @urbanherbsuk). A new line of work is evolving and these are frost proof, can be hung (wall mount hooks included), indoors or outdoors. It was exciting to have so many very lovely comments come back to me about this new work.
My last in person show of this year, at the Ikon Gallery in Birmingham was a good event. A slightly crazy parking-setting up-parking-selling routine….but all great experience and a lovely public.
Thank you all and do come and say hi when you are next at a show, it will be terrific to meet you.
Here’s to a Peaceful New Year for all.