COLLECT 2021 - Portrait of an Engineer

I’m absolutely delighted be showing at Collect 2021 with Design Nation ‘exceptional craft for exceptional times’ a selected group of 20 Makers.

Click on image above for full details all three pieces are for sale. Click here for Design Nation Catalogue of all exhibitors

Collect: the International Art Fair for Contemporary Craft and Design. This year a virtual selling fair in partnership with Artsy.net

24 February – 2 March 2021 / Preview 24-25 February 2021

Portrait of an Engineer, comprises of three works Chuck Key on Lathe, Bridgeport Milling Machine and Swarf Brush on Mill. Inspired by a visit to the Engineering Department of the Natural History Museum, I spoke at length to Steve Suttle, Engineering Manager, a fascinating and knowledgeable person with a lifetime’s experience of making. The Machine tools were the stars of the show, Lathes and Mills, oily giants covered in sparkling swarf.

I’m really interested in making work that is hopeful and champions Makers like Steve Suttle at the National History Museum. Celebrating their value and holding them up as role models. #thevalueofmaking

I’m interested also in the idea that somehow by taking the time to slowly describe someone in stitch you convey your admiration. Shining a light on people who make things by the investment of time in making the work, a quiet, thoughtful act of care and value.

I will be in discussion with fellow Design Nation Makers on the topic of Slow Making on Sunday 28th at 12 midday, the link to this talk will be available here on the day.

Photo credit: Lol Johnson

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COLLECT 2021 - Portrait of an Engineer