The ‘Contemporary Folk Ware’ exhibition, which launches today, celebrates a substantial body of work produced by contemporary artists and designer/makers that exemplifies the values of traditional folk ware. The term ‘folk’ conjures up images of simply decorated and honestly made objects created by rural communities that reflect everyday life.
Traditionally folk ware displayed elements of social history through the incorporation of re-used materials or designs and craft techniques transmitted from generation to generation.
This exhibition brings together objects created by a group of present day designer/makers linked by a deep-rooted allegiance to hand-made wares with a strong social and cultural heritage. Elements of personal history are intertwined with techniques and design motifs inspired by historical practices that produce objects with a sense of spontaneity and a comforting connection to long-held traditions.
Over the next few weeks a series of guest writers will explore the pieces within the exhibition which includes jewellery from Greece, small boxes depicting epic landscapes and animal masks which will turn any dinner party into a surreal evening. But for now why not explore the three rooms and tell us what you think.
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