Burns & Nairn, GLASSTORM Studio - ORIGIN 2008
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We are proud to show our works at this years ORIGIN show. Please see below general information on the show as well as an article published in both print and on the Scottish ArtsCouncil website and the craftscotland website.
http://www.craftscotland.org/origin2007.html
Origin: The London Craft Fair, was launched in 2006, replacing the Chelsea Crafts Fair as the UK’s principal selling event for individual designer-makers. In 2007 there were more than 20,000 visits to Origin and the event attracted 316 exhibitors across two weeks.
Somerset House is a thriving cultural destination in London. The magnificent 18th century building houses the celebrated collection of the Courtauld Institute of Art, providing the perfect venue for a contemporary craft fair. The location is easy to reach by public transport and is close to the retail areas of Covent Garden and London’s vibrant theatre district.
Origin is a presentation of the very best of craft talent, be it ceramics, glass, metal, jewellery, furniture, textiles, paper and wood. Exhibitors are a mixture of national and international designermakers, established names and emerging talent and each stand at the event exhibits work of a consistently high standard and demonstrates creativity and technical skill.
Origin is housed in a purpose built pavilion designed by Ben Kelly and is erected in the Edward J. Safra Courtyard of Somerset House. The pavilion is designed to complement its content with transparent panels which fill the space with light.
23 of Scotland’s top makers invited to showcase their talent at Origin 2007 -
Issued by: Scottish Arts Council
Twenty three of Scotland’s talented craft makers will join over 300 designer-makers in London next month to showcase their work to an international audience of buyers, curators and craft collectors at Origin: The London Craft Fair.
Eight of the Scottish based makers will be exhibiting at the event for the first time and will receive support from the Scottish Arts Council to attend the event, as part of the organisation’s commitment to supporting artists in Scotland to fulfil their creative and business potential.
Among the first time exhibitors are glass artists Brodie Nairn and Nichola Burns who run Glasstorm, a contemporary glass studio and Gallery in Tain where they use their knowledge of Scandinavian and Italian glass making techniques to make limited edition production pieces, individual one off glass art works, installations and public art works.
Commenting on being selected to exhibit at this year’s event Nichola Burns of Glasstorm said: ‘After only fairly recently moving back to the UK and setting up our glassblowing studio in 2005 we are fully aware of the impact potential that the Origin show could have in raising our profile in the UK market and creating new opportunities.
‘We are delighted to in some way represent the very best of Scottish and in particular Highland craft and we think it is important that Scottish based makers promote the buoyancy in the Scottish craft and art market on a national and international level’.
Other Scottish makers attending the event include artist and basketmaker Lizzie Farey who received Grand Designs Magazine’s ‘Best in Show’ rosette at last year’s Origin and designer Johanna Basford whose unique hand printed wallpapers have been featured in Elle Decoration magazine, The Guardian and as part of the DKNY and Wallpaper New Designers Showcase in the company’s flagship Bond Street Store during London Fashion Week in 2005.
Origin is a new contemporary event showcasing some of the finest handmade contemporary craft and applied arts which was launched last year to replace the Chelsea Craft Fair. The inaugural event attracted over 22,000 visitors to London’s Somerset House.
Helen Bennett, Head of Crafts at the Scottish Arts Council said: ‘Origin, which attracts an international audience, is one of the highlights of the crafts calendar. Given the quality of contemporary craftwork produced here it is a pleasure, but not a surprise that once again there is a strong Scottish presence at the show. We are particularly glad to have been able assist the 8 Scottish makers selected to exhibit for for the first time to take advantage of this significant opportunity to test the market and develop their contacts.’
Origin Welcomes Scottish Designers - issued by craftscotland
Origin: The London Craft Fair, taking place in London from 2 to 14 October 2008, brings together over 300 of the most innovative designer-makers in the UK, including 23 Scottish makers.
During the event over 22,000 people visit the event to meet the makers and buy their work which includes glass, ceramics, jewellery, metal, furniture, paper, baskets, wood and textiles.
Eight of the Scottish based makers are exhibiting at the event for the first time and have received support from the Scottish Arts Council to attend the event.
Among the first time exhibitors are glass artists Brodie Nairn and Nichola Burns who run Glasstorm, a contemporary glass studio and Gallery in Tain. Commenting on being selected to exhibit at this year’s event Nichola Burns of Glasstorm said “We are delighted to in some way represent the very best of Scottish work and in particular Highland craft, we think it is important that Scottish based makers promote the buoyancy in the Scottish craft and art market on a national and international level”.
During the first week (2 to 7 October) Scotland will be represented by willow weaver Lizzie Farey, jeweller Sarah Keay, textile designer, ceramicist Andrea Walsh and textile designers Fiona McIntosh of Tessuti and Andrea Williamson. Sarah is exhibiting for the first time, and so is Andrea, who is based on Shetland, and will be showing her range of knitted fashion and home accessories.
In week two (9 to 14 October) visitors can see wallpaper by Johanna Basford, glass by Brodie Nairn and Nichola Burns of Glasstorm, silver by Shimara Carlow, Sarah Hutchison and Jiyeon Hyon, ceramics by Craig Mitchell, felt cushions and accessories by Sarah Campbell of Mogwaii, fashion accessories by Tait + Style, knitwear by Jeong-Eun Lee Eedal and jewellery by Emma Gale, Yvonne Gilhooly, Grace Girvan, Emma Kinnell, Hannah Louise Lamb, Alison Macleod, Kaz Robertson and Dot Sim. Jeong-Eun, Yvonne, Sarah and Emma are all first time exhibitors.
Origin, organised by the Crafts Council, is a new contemporary event which was launched last year at London’s Somerset House to replace Chelsea Craft Fair. It is being held at Somerset House, Strand, London WC2R 1LA and tickets cost £8. Open Tuesday to Friday 11am to 7pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am to 6pm, late night Thursday to 9pm. Find our more at www.craftscouncil.org.uk/origin
