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Artists' profiles 2

By: Frances Lord

Frances Lord pulls together themes and strands that emerge from sixteen newly-commissioned interviews, which reflect the sheer diversity of working practice within the applied arts.

This essay pulls together just some of the many strands and themes that emerged from sixteen fascinating and revealing interviews. The artists were chosen to illustrate a broad range of materials and approaches; some artists are early career, others mid career or well established; seen together they can be said to celebrate the sheer diversity of, and provide a window on, current practice within the applied arts. Work produced is often challenging and exploits the potential of the chosen material to the full. Objects created might have metaphorical meanings or social or cultural connotations or exploit physical qualities such as light and colour. One-offs, functional and sculptural works, product design, batch and limited edition work, furniture and exhibition design, lighting, public art and installation work are all represented. Traditional craft materials, techniques and skills combine with new technologies; cross disciplinary work is common, as is the conscious referencing, and reinterpreting, of specific craft histories, such as ceramics and textiles. Dedication to research and the development of new ideas, whether through residencies, commissions or academic research is a...

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