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Exhibition Projects

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My artistic approach revolves around generating immersive experiences, whether through my own creative output or by curating the works of others. Here is a chosen selection of exhibitions I have curated in the past.

AR Lincoln

Co-curated by myself and Beth Lambert (Brew Projects), AR: Lincoln presented an outdoor exhibition of Augmented Reality (AR) artwork in Lincoln's City Centre from August 27th to August 31st, 2021. Utilizing their own smartphones and electronic devices, visitors engaged with AR artworks inspired by the city itself.

This public exhibition was free and inclusive to all, strategically located in the city center to ensure accessibility. Audio elements were integrated into the exhibition to enhance the experience for visitors who are blind or visually impaired.

 Brew Projects remains committed to enhancing accessibility. An online exhibition version has been developed for continued access. Follow this link to explore the interactive, online version of the exhibition.

Black Sheep: The Darker Side of Felt

Black Sheep toured the UK and delved into the darker side of handmade felt, presenting the works of seven artists from Europe and North America. Curated by Laura Mabbutt, the exhibition aimed to elevate felt's versatile nature beyond its traditional associations. It featured technically-brilliant and surreal artworks, showcasing the medium's contemporary applications. A hands-on area allowed visitors to explore feltmaking tools and materials, while a collection from the International Feltmakers Association highlighted the medium's exciting possibilities. Venues included the NCCD, Beacon Museum, Platform Gallery and the Knitting and Stitching Show.

Growing: Celebrating 10 years of the NAtional Centre for Craft & Design

In 2013, the main gallery of The National Centre for Craft & Design hosted this exhibition to commemorate NCCD's 10th anniversary. Co-curated by my colleague Liz Cooper and myself, it featured the works of over 35 artists and designers identified as future stars, hot properties, and great innovators.

The exhibition showcased a diverse range of creations, including jewelry, textiles, furniture, ceramics, glass, performance craft, new materials, tableware, garments, objets d’art, and structures. Our exhibiting artists drew inspiration from a multitude of sources, such as dance, the sea, history, heritage craft, 3D printing, self-image, relationships, architecture, imagination, the natural world, food, play, and fashion.

Synchronise: Creating Craft Collaborations

We ran 2 rounds of this collaborative project between members of Design Nation, each culminated in an exhibition at the National Centre for Craft & Design. Members of Design Factory embraced the challenge to collaborate, fostering exciting developments within their creative practices and creating new work specifically for the exhibition. Twenty-two members collaborated on twelve projects, interpreting the idea of collaboration in various ways. The exhibition showcased a fresh fusion of media and disciplines, featuring makers such as Jan Garside, Clare Gage, Gillian Lee Smith, and others.

Designer Data

Curated for the National Centre for Craft & Design in 2014, Designer Data explored Designers and makers fascinated by producing graphic visualizations and objects that helped us make sense of the tidal wave of data surrounding us in the modern world. Designer Data examined how data visualisation is used in our everyday lives. It touched on surprising historical examples of data visualization, demonstrating that while new technology allowed for faster and wider manipulation of data, it was not a new concept.

Concrete Canvas

Inspired by global Urban, Street, and Guerrilla art trends, this exhibition breathed life into the streets of Sleaford, Lincolnshire, with site-specific artworks by talented artists. Anna Garforth's innovative typographic creations using tape on chain link fences, Bethany Walker's fusion of textiles and cement to repair damaged brickwork, and Anna Collette-Hunt's ceramic insects from Nottingham Castle all contributed to a fresh perspective on familiar surroundings. Visitors were invited to participate in an interactive experience, where they could collect and keep ceramic bugs as souvenirs of their exploration and contribute to yarnbombing activities.