Sunday, 22 May 2011
Thursday, 28 April 2011
Featured Artist! Yvette Hawkins - PAPERFAERIE
This weekend see's the third bi-monthly Designers Marketplace in Newcastle and we have a handful of brand spanking new artists and designers selling you their wares! One new recruit, Yvette Hawkins, will be showcasing her fabulously crafted sculptures and ornaments from second hand books. These books exist as large scale installations for galleries and public art projects and also get sold as one off pieces to art lovers on etsy and folksy.
To view her larger installations visit www.yvettehawkins.com
Or to visit her online shop go to: www.paperfaerie.etsy.com or http://www.paperfaerie.com/
We catch up with Yvette to find out more about her work...
How long have you been an artist for? What got you into your craft?
I have always always wanted to be an artist. It was the thing I decided to do when I was about 5 and started to draw. I was completely obssessed with my brother's crayola tower, filled with felt tip pens, crayons and paints. I was never allowed to touch it, then I managed to get hold of my dad's biro's and pretty much drew on everything I could lay my hands on.
Why have you made the choice to work with paper and books?
The thing i love about paper, is the idea that something so fragile and one dimensional can become structured and sturdy just by folding it. I actually started folding books because I wanted to manipulate the way printed words can be seen, so although i have always loved to work with paper, it was mark making and print that drew me to books.
Where do you get your ideas and inspiration from?
I'm not sure. I guess they come from a variety of sources. I like to use minimal colour palettes with my installation and I am drawn to structures and forms in architecture, grids, maps and molecules and also the geometric forms found in nature, like cobwebs. I'm also inspired by repetition and the sort of work I tend to really appreciate have an awe sort of quality where I think 'how did they do that' or find a way to completely immerse the audience. Conrad Shawcross's sculptures in particular come to mind, where I really appeciate the scale and engineering aspects of creating work.
Is there something special about the books you use in your work? Do you ever come across a book you feel you shouldn't be folding and keeping for good?!
The books I use are forgotten or lost, often charity shop finds or ones Libraries can't sell off. They are also donated by people all over the country or come from second hand book shops. I like to think I am perhaps reinvigorating their lives. I would feel guilty about dismantling a treasured book (I have a bookcase full of 'not for folding' books). But the books I use don't have a special relationship with me, so I think that is okay. I stop thinking of them as books, but as objects or as my material, like clay might be to a sculptor.
Do you have any upcoming shows or projects?
I'm taking part in Craft Month at The Biscuit Factory in May. The show is called from Wood to Paper and opens on 5th May. I'm very excited about it. I'll also be making some modular origami sculptures that anyone can drop in on and make with me on 21st May 12-2pm
Any new products for your Etsy shop in the works?
I'm focusing on developing book sculptures with other languages as well as map books and graphic novels. I'm also hoping to offer my larger installations to interior design companies or as a service for people to buy for their homes. I'm also refining my book binding skills so that I can make limited edition artist books, oh and some paper cuts too. I have so many things I want to do and develop, it's hard to find the time to do everything.
To view her larger installations visit www.yvettehawkins.com
Or to visit her online shop go to: www.paperfaerie.etsy.com or http://www.paperfaerie.com/
We catch up with Yvette to find out more about her work...
How long have you been an artist for? What got you into your craft?
I have always always wanted to be an artist. It was the thing I decided to do when I was about 5 and started to draw. I was completely obssessed with my brother's crayola tower, filled with felt tip pens, crayons and paints. I was never allowed to touch it, then I managed to get hold of my dad's biro's and pretty much drew on everything I could lay my hands on.
Why have you made the choice to work with paper and books?
The thing i love about paper, is the idea that something so fragile and one dimensional can become structured and sturdy just by folding it. I actually started folding books because I wanted to manipulate the way printed words can be seen, so although i have always loved to work with paper, it was mark making and print that drew me to books.
Where do you get your ideas and inspiration from?
I'm not sure. I guess they come from a variety of sources. I like to use minimal colour palettes with my installation and I am drawn to structures and forms in architecture, grids, maps and molecules and also the geometric forms found in nature, like cobwebs. I'm also inspired by repetition and the sort of work I tend to really appreciate have an awe sort of quality where I think 'how did they do that' or find a way to completely immerse the audience. Conrad Shawcross's sculptures in particular come to mind, where I really appeciate the scale and engineering aspects of creating work.
Is there something special about the books you use in your work? Do you ever come across a book you feel you shouldn't be folding and keeping for good?!
The books I use are forgotten or lost, often charity shop finds or ones Libraries can't sell off. They are also donated by people all over the country or come from second hand book shops. I like to think I am perhaps reinvigorating their lives. I would feel guilty about dismantling a treasured book (I have a bookcase full of 'not for folding' books). But the books I use don't have a special relationship with me, so I think that is okay. I stop thinking of them as books, but as objects or as my material, like clay might be to a sculptor.
Do you have any upcoming shows or projects?
I'm taking part in Craft Month at The Biscuit Factory in May. The show is called from Wood to Paper and opens on 5th May. I'm very excited about it. I'll also be making some modular origami sculptures that anyone can drop in on and make with me on 21st May 12-2pm
Any new products for your Etsy shop in the works?
I'm focusing on developing book sculptures with other languages as well as map books and graphic novels. I'm also hoping to offer my larger installations to interior design companies or as a service for people to buy for their homes. I'm also refining my book binding skills so that I can make limited edition artist books, oh and some paper cuts too. I have so many things I want to do and develop, it's hard to find the time to do everything.
Monday, 11 April 2011
Featured designer - Lucy Farfort aka Lucy’s Happy Place!
This months market is fast approaching and we will be offering yet another amazing variation of artists and designers selling you their carefully crafted and bespoke wares! You can find us atThe Holy Biscuit in Newcastle on Saturday 30th April from 11am - 4pm, £1 Entry. 20 Stalls!
This week we have a quick catch up with first time vendor of DM, freelance illustrator Lucy Farfort, to give us a brief rundown on what we can expect to fnd her selling at this months market.
"I’m based in Newcastle Upon Tyne and work as a freelance lllustrator offering my services for logo design, web graphics, poster design and more. I’ve had a variety of clients from the Wellcome Trust to Monster Ceilidh Band. I also sell prints of my illustrations and offer a range of handmade goods.
My illustrative style is bold, colourful and quirky and my images begin as free hand pencil drawings which are then scanned into a Mac where colour, texture and pattern are added. I love fabrics especially vintage fabrics which feature heavily in my art. In terms of the handmade pieces I create, these are mainly textile products such as cases and pouches which are embellished with my illustrations adapted as applique designs.
You can view all my illustrations and my latest ventures on my website www.lucyshappyplace.com and i have an online shop based on Folksy: http://www.folksy.com/shops/lucyfarfort
Aside from my online shop I also sell my work from a few shops in the North East including ‘The Arts Centre’ and Made In Newcastle a collectively run empty shop project based in the city centre of Newcastle.
This will be my first appearance as a stall holder at the Designers Marketplace and i’m really looking forward to it."
This week we have a quick catch up with first time vendor of DM, freelance illustrator Lucy Farfort, to give us a brief rundown on what we can expect to fnd her selling at this months market.
"I’m based in Newcastle Upon Tyne and work as a freelance lllustrator offering my services for logo design, web graphics, poster design and more. I’ve had a variety of clients from the Wellcome Trust to Monster Ceilidh Band. I also sell prints of my illustrations and offer a range of handmade goods.
My illustrative style is bold, colourful and quirky and my images begin as free hand pencil drawings which are then scanned into a Mac where colour, texture and pattern are added. I love fabrics especially vintage fabrics which feature heavily in my art. In terms of the handmade pieces I create, these are mainly textile products such as cases and pouches which are embellished with my illustrations adapted as applique designs.
You can view all my illustrations and my latest ventures on my website www.lucyshappyplace.com and i have an online shop based on Folksy: http://www.folksy.com/shops/lucyfarfort
Aside from my online shop I also sell my work from a few shops in the North East including ‘The Arts Centre’ and Made In Newcastle a collectively run empty shop project based in the city centre of Newcastle.
This will be my first appearance as a stall holder at the Designers Marketplace and i’m really looking forward to it."
Wednesday, 30 March 2011
Call out!
The new Designers Marketplace website is nearly built!! We are looking for testimonials from anyone who has ever been involved with or even visited our events. Any positive comments would be super!... from how the market has been beneficial to your business, perhaps given confidence in your work or even just a fun visiting experiance. We will give a link to your website as a thank you! Email: info@designersmarketplace.org.uk
THANKS IN ADVANCE! <3
THANKS IN ADVANCE! <3
Monday, 28 March 2011
CONFIRMED 2011 DATES!
ALL OF THIS YEARS DATES HAVE NOW BEEN CONFIRMED!
New bi-monthlys in Newcastle at The Holy Biscuit, and continuing with our half-yearly markets at Middlesbrough Town Hall and Crypt! Find us on Facebook and Twitter for more up to date news on whats going on!
TWITTER: http://twitter.com/designersmplace
Bi-monthly market LAUNCH at The Holy Biscuit, Newcastle.
Designers Marketplace had an amazing launch back in February in Newcastle! (just catching up on posts now - how rude) It was a great way to start our bi-monthly residency and partnership with The Biscuit Factory in their new event space, The Holy Biscuit.
We had some really fantastic design talent on show, high visitor numbers, amazing customer feedback and many happy stall holders! It couldn't have been a better day. Just a quick thanks to everyone who came down to the market, if you missed it you'll be able to catch us on Saturday 30th April, same time, same place! Hope to see you there.
Monday, 21 February 2011
Perdi Brewis. Beautifully Bespoke Jewellery.
Perdi Brewis is a newcomer to Designers Marketplace and will be showcasing her bespoke jewellery ranges at The Holy Biscuit this coming Saturday 26th February! 11am - 4pm, £1 entry.
Perdi from Beautifully Bespoke Jewellery specialises in handcrafted pure silver keepsake jewellery, and will also work with you to design and create pieces that can capture your memories forever. Flowers and leaves can be preserved for eternity in a beautiful piece of handcrafted silver – a perfect present for anyone getting married!
Her range also includes pendants with loved ones finger prints, hand and foot prints and pet prints which can be taken on the day. Children’s drawings are another favourite and with Mother’s Day just around the corner any of this range would make the perfect gift!
http://www.beautifullybespokejewellery.co.uk/
Perdi from Beautifully Bespoke Jewellery specialises in handcrafted pure silver keepsake jewellery, and will also work with you to design and create pieces that can capture your memories forever. Flowers and leaves can be preserved for eternity in a beautiful piece of handcrafted silver – a perfect present for anyone getting married!
Her range also includes pendants with loved ones finger prints, hand and foot prints and pet prints which can be taken on the day. Children’s drawings are another favourite and with Mother’s Day just around the corner any of this range would make the perfect gift!
http://www.beautifullybespokejewellery.co.uk/
Saturday, 19 February 2011
Interview 9: Cath Ball. Porcelain Stitched Ceramics.
Catherine Ball is one of Designers Marketplace's most loyal members, and has been selling her ceramics at our events since our very first market back in October 2008. Todays blog post is a little insight into the world of ceramic design maker Cath Ball, who will be selling her beautiful wares at next weeks market in Newcastle - See out FB pages for more info! http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=52653224552
Cath Ball: "Yes, stitched ceramics! I combine both ceramics and textiles within my work. After studying an applied arts course in Carlisle (where I am still based) I continued to develop my work and set out as a designer maker. I now work from my studio at home in a small village just six miles west of Carlisle. I use a variety of techniques such as wheel thrown pottery, slip casting and hand building which are all inspired in some way from textiles, whether it is the texture of lace or stitching into the surface of the clay".
You could say I’m challenging the conventional use of clay ‘‘can you really stitch into clay?’’
"I always enjoy taking part in designer fairs and I feel it’s important to see what other people are producing as well as taking an interest and supporting other designer makers. At Designers Marketplace it’s always a great opportunity for me to also find lots of lovely gifts for family and friends, I never come away empty handed".
Visit: www.stitchedceramics.com
Cath Ball: "Yes, stitched ceramics! I combine both ceramics and textiles within my work. After studying an applied arts course in Carlisle (where I am still based) I continued to develop my work and set out as a designer maker. I now work from my studio at home in a small village just six miles west of Carlisle. I use a variety of techniques such as wheel thrown pottery, slip casting and hand building which are all inspired in some way from textiles, whether it is the texture of lace or stitching into the surface of the clay".
You could say I’m challenging the conventional use of clay ‘‘can you really stitch into clay?’’
"I always enjoy taking part in designer fairs and I feel it’s important to see what other people are producing as well as taking an interest and supporting other designer makers. At Designers Marketplace it’s always a great opportunity for me to also find lots of lovely gifts for family and friends, I never come away empty handed".
Visit: www.stitchedceramics.com
Thursday, 10 February 2011
Four featured vendors from this months market!
This month will see Designers Marketplace's first real bi-monthly market at The Holy Biscuit in Newcastle. Our small launch event back in December was a success despite the horrific weather conditions keeping most huddled inside! Many of our vendors making trade contacts now stocking independant galleries and shops in Newcastle. This post briefly features four vendors you can expect to see in two weeks time. Saturday 26th February, The Holy Biscuit, 11am - 4pm, £1 entry.
Lucy Adlington from THE PARLOR BOUTIQUE:
"The Parlor Boutique is an online jewellery emporium filled with lovingly hand crafted pieces, where I aimto use only the finest quality findings and create wonderful jewellery for you to wear. I have a passion for the decadent and theatrical which is channeled into the creation of stunning, durable costume jewellery. The Parlor came to be after I became disillusioned with the high street and its mass produced designs so I set out to create an alternative for myself to wear. I am incredibly passionate about the extensive testing that goes into my jewellery, so that it will not only last the test of time but will also give the wearer a piece of history. I use many unique vintage findings I have sourced and then re-create into modern pieces with a historical twist".
Charles Twist from CTNP Photography:
"I've been practicing photography in one form or another for over 10 years now. It's been a way for me to document the places I travel to. I find myself equally comfortable in cities as I do in the country, hence the accumulation of pictures from both. I am naturally curious, which has drawn me to examine both in some detail. I thus acquired a basic knowledge of architecture while developing a career as a scientist. Now, as a photographer, I get to bring together and enjoy all these facets.
CTNP photography sprang from the desire to commercialise my work. As well as continuing my own explorations in order to produce photographs for stock and for retail (eg prints), I now listen to the demands of the market too by writing articles and accepting commissions. Of particular note is my considerable experience of large format view cameras in order to produce carefully crafted photographs of the built and the natural environments".
Lucy Adlington from THE PARLOR BOUTIQUE:
"The Parlor Boutique is an online jewellery emporium filled with lovingly hand crafted pieces, where I aimto use only the finest quality findings and create wonderful jewellery for you to wear. I have a passion for the decadent and theatrical which is channeled into the creation of stunning, durable costume jewellery. The Parlor came to be after I became disillusioned with the high street and its mass produced designs so I set out to create an alternative for myself to wear. I am incredibly passionate about the extensive testing that goes into my jewellery, so that it will not only last the test of time but will also give the wearer a piece of history. I use many unique vintage findings I have sourced and then re-create into modern pieces with a historical twist".
Stephen Gibbs and Chris Barter from BOREAL:
Boreal collaborates with an elite international selection of artists and designers to produce limited edition bespoke wallets. Boreal is made up of Stephen Gibbs a Multi-Media Artist and Chris Barter a Graphic Designer, working in partnership with artists and designers to promote Art through apparel and a diverse exhibition programme.
The concept for Boreal has grown organically and has been an evolving process. “Whilst studying art at university I (Stephen) found myself frustrated with the lack of variety in the fashion industry for men and in particular the lack of imagination and ingenuity. Finding myself discouraged with the lack of options for output art, I was always on the lookout for something a little bit different that was unique. It was from this lack and gap in the market that the inspiration for Boreal came about”.
Helen Stevens from SURFACE//PHILIA:
Helen graduated in 2002 with a first class BA(Hons) in Textiles and Surface Design. After five years of designing and producing women's leather accessories, Surface//Philia is now concentrating on abstract prints, patterns and illustrations for surfaces within interiors and home wares. "Always having an interest in innovative surface application within print and pattern, moving into interiors will allow me to go back to experimentation with less commercial constraints". Surface//Philia has recently launched three successful ceramic collections consisting of hand applied illustration onto white bone china. Over the next few months we’ll be seeing the launch of bespoke wallpaper ranges, co-coordinating interiors products and one off textile interior hangings.
Charles Twist from CTNP Photography:
"I've been practicing photography in one form or another for over 10 years now. It's been a way for me to document the places I travel to. I find myself equally comfortable in cities as I do in the country, hence the accumulation of pictures from both. I am naturally curious, which has drawn me to examine both in some detail. I thus acquired a basic knowledge of architecture while developing a career as a scientist. Now, as a photographer, I get to bring together and enjoy all these facets.
CTNP photography sprang from the desire to commercialise my work. As well as continuing my own explorations in order to produce photographs for stock and for retail (eg prints), I now listen to the demands of the market too by writing articles and accepting commissions. Of particular note is my considerable experience of large format view cameras in order to produce carefully crafted photographs of the built and the natural environments".
Tuesday, 11 January 2011
2011 market dates so far...
Hi Guys! Just to let you know our website is in the process of being rebuilt (EXCITINK!!) and this years dates are not yet up. Our Middlesbrough dates are still waiting to be confirmed, as soon as they are we'll be letting you all know.
So far we have our bi-monthly Newcastle markets booked at The Holy Biscuit, they are as follows:
Don't forget to join our Facebook Fanpage: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Designers-Marketplace/155076417549
and Group page: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=52653224552 to invite yourself to our events and for more regular updates on whats going on with the markets and all of our wonderous creative folk.
So far we have our bi-monthly Newcastle markets booked at The Holy Biscuit, they are as follows:
Saturday 26th February
Saturday 30th April
Saturday 25th June
Saturday 27th August
Saturday 29th October
Each market from 11am - 4pm and representing around 20 of some the regions most talented artists and designers... you know the score!Don't forget to join our Facebook Fanpage: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Designers-Marketplace/155076417549
and Group page: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=52653224552 to invite yourself to our events and for more regular updates on whats going on with the markets and all of our wonderous creative folk.
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