I had the pleasure of visiting the Craft Centre & Design Gallery up in Leeds last week for the very first time and wow! How did I not know about this place! The breadth and quality of work on display was fantastic and I got to see work by many of my favourite makers from up and down the country curated together in such an impressive display. To see my own work alongside work by artists I've admired for a long time as part of their current exhibition 'To Have & To Hold' is very rewarding.
This exhibition showcases perfect gift ideas for the first ten years of married life handcrafted with love from paper, cotton, leather, flowers, wood, iron, wool, pottery, willow and tin. We’re also showcasing what we believe is the best in wedding jewellery and accessories today, traditional and contemporary. From statement engagement rings to bridesmaid gifts and that perfect wedding band, this exhibition will help you find unique pieces To Have and To Hold forever.
So for my part it was obviously the year of metal and here's what they had to say about me.
6 years - Iron/Metal
Katy Taylor (Cider Tree Copper Works)
We’re very excited to introduce Katy to you in her first exhibition with us. Katy is a mixed media artist, specialising in metalwork, textiles and printmaking. She makes everything by hand from her home studio space; the 'Cider Tree Copper Works' based in Cheshire. Katy makes nature themed art utilising a wide range of traditional metalsmithing techniques. Predominantly working in copper, she likes to combine this with other materials to create one-off framed, 2D and 3D sculptural art pieces. “I was lucky enough to spend my childhood in the small village of Rudyard, in a house surrounded by trees and next to a beautiful lake. From an early age, I’ve always been fascinated by the natural world and the peace and tranquillity it provides. Its only when you completely immerse yourself in the natural landscape that you can truly appreciate the intricacies and complexities of nature.” Katy’s ideas develop from the topography of the rural and ancient landscape in all its diversity. The flora & fauna, colours, textures, and wildlife that fill it are a constant source of inspiration for her. “I’ve always thought of birds as creatures that symbolise freedom. In the bird world it’s easy to draw parallels to human behaviour; there are the loners, the sociable, the little old married couples, the friends that constantly bicker, the comedic double acts, the demure, the stubborn, the aloof. All giving way to an enchanting and intriguing narrative. I aim to capture a little bit of this in each of the tiny sculptures I make. The scale representing the fragility of some species and the need to treat them as precious.”
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