I've moved

to Japan!!

and my blog has too. You can find me here: http://jessedwardsblog.wordpress.com/

説明を追加

Desk space sought

 

I was thinking something this sort of scale could work for me...

Akio Hamatani

I may be a bit slow on the uptake but I have just discovered the work of Japanese fibre artist Akio Hamatani. I'm struggling to find details of any upcoming exhibitions of his but this piece, W-orbit, 2010, was shown last year at the Japan Society in New York.

Gutted to have missed it but even the photograph is breathtaking.

Eagerly awaiting...

Shōrin-zu byōbu 松林図 屏風

I would go to Japan if only to see this.
Hasegawa Tohaku Pine Trees

Preview

 Zephyr












The Butterfly Effect













Not the highest quality images but photographs taken from my book Clothscapes. More to come and higher quality in due course.

I've been learning how to use my camera

Cotton net

A Stack

To Stack

Do come

Failed bodging

Puppetry

Lines

Final Cut.

Inside the box - rough cut

Tools (frame one)

Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust

I'm thrilled and rather overwhelmed to let you know that I am the lucky recipient of a Queen Elizabeth Scholarship. QEST, the charitable arm of the Royal Warrant Holders Association, was established in 1990 to advance education in modern and traditional crafts and trades in the UK. Past scholarship winners have included antiques restorers, calligraphers, book conservators, potters, silversmiths and upholsterers; I am delighted as a hand-embroiderer and textile artist to now be counted amongst them. 

The scholarship will make a significant contribution to my RCA fees and as such, allow me to focus on my course rather than a handful of part-time jobs. The application process was stress free and I am incredibly grateful to the Trustees who did their best to put me at ease during my interview! QEST make awards twice yearly - the next closing date is 20th January 2012, see their website for full details, www.qest.org.uk. You can also see profiles of other recent scholars here.

Fizzing whizbees