Textile Artists at Collect 2022

                  

 

Jacqueline James and Amélie Crepy The Alchemy of Blue detail part of Collect Open

Christian Ovonlen Botanical Silk Group 

Cecilia Charlton Dawn of a New Day, Yellow and Purple

Laura Thomas Captured Space detail. Photo by Diana Oliveira. Part of the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust

Valerie Wartelle A Rainy Walk. Photo by Mark Radcliffe Photography. Part of the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust

Line Nilsen weaving part of Collect Open

 

Collect is one of the best international fairs for contemporary craft and design and a haven for textile art. Now in its 18^th year it is being held in London later this week at the beautiful location of Somerset House as well as virtually.

Organised by the UK Craft Council, galleries representing artists from around the world are carefully chosen by a panel making the standard incredibly high. It also features Collect Open a platform for ‘pioneering craft installations,’ by 12 emerging artists.

A wide range of craft disciplines and materials are included from glass to lacquerware. Although naturally it’s the textile artists that I’m interested in. Here is a small selection of what to expect.

 

Private Viewing is by invite and ticket only on Thursday 24^th February.
Public Opening is Friday 25^th – Sunday 27^th February.

Tickets are available at https://www.craftscouncil.org.uk/collect-art-fair